A type of fishing trap or enclosure used to catch fish, particularly in Scottish waters.
From Scottish/Northern English dialect, possibly from Old Norse 'krāll' meaning pen or enclosure. The word relates to various Scandinavian root words for enclosed spaces used in fishing.
This humble Scottish fishing device shows how languages preserve ancient Viking influences in practical vocabulary—medieval Scottish fishermen inherited words directly from Norse traders and settlers who dominated northern seas.
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