Crannoge

/ˈkrænɒdʒ/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of crannog; an artificial island dwelling built in lakes and marshes in ancient and medieval Ireland and Scotland.

Etymology

Variant form of 'crannog,' reflecting alternative historical spellings used in English records of Celtic settlements. The '-ge' ending variant appears in some older texts.

Kelly Says

The spelling 'crannoge' appears in old Irish manuscripts and English records differently depending on who was doing the writing—it's a window into how spelling wasn't standardized until quite recently!

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