Word Study
cateran
CIDE DICTIONARY
cateran, n. [Gael. ceatharnach. Cf. Kern Irish foot soldier.].
A Highland robber: a kind of irregular soldier. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cateran, n. Sc. a Highland irregular fighting man; a marauder.
Etymology
ME f. med.L cateranus & Gael. ceathairne peasantry
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