An archaic or regional term for a goat, or a type of linen fabric with a loose weave.
Possibly derived from Old English or Germanic roots related to goats, with the suffix '-en' indicating a diminutive or specific type. Regional dialect variants exist across European languages.
Many animal names have bizarre regional variants—'gatten' for goat shows how the same animal got completely different names in different communities, making medieval trade documents fascinating detective work.
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