Aran

adjective

of or relating to the Aran Islands
made of thick undyed wool with its natural oils retainedan Aran sweater

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Historical Examples

Mr. Balfour's benefactions have not been confined to the Aran Islands.
Ireland as It Is
Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
Another day soon we are to go into Galway, and to the Aran Isles.
William Sharp (Fiona Macleod)
Elizabeth A. Sharp
On the surrender of Galway in 1691 Aran was garrisoned, and remained so for many years.
On an Irish Jaunting-car
Samuel G. Bayne
Aran brings its turf from Connemara and carries them limestone in exchange.
Connaught
Stephen Lucius Gwynn
He wanted solitude, and he begged the islands of Aran from the King of Munster.
Connaught
Stephen Lucius Gwynn

Aran

Examples from the Web for aran

Historical Examples

Mr. Balfour's benefactions have not been confined to the Aran Islands.

Another day soon we are to go into Galway, and to the Aran Isles.

On the surrender of Galway in 1691 Aran was garrisoned, and remained so for many years.

Aran brings its turf from Connemara and carries them limestone in exchange.

He wanted solitude, and he begged the islands of Aran from the King of Munster.