November 04, 2003

Cran

cran \Cran\ (kr[a^]n), Crane \Crane\ (kr[=a]n), n. [Scot., fr. Gael. crann.] A measure for fresh herrings, — as many as will fill a barrel. [Scot.] —H. Miller. Source.

Posted at November 4, 2003 10:07 AM
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I have to ask: why?

Posted by: Ann on November 5, 2003 11:24 AM

The word came up in conversation, and well, I was curious as to its definition and origin, and the blog seemed a likely place to store it.

Posted by: Liesl on November 6, 2003 12:29 PM

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