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 of aran
Mr. Balfour's benefactions have not been confined to the Aran Islands.
Ireland as It IsRobert 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-carSamuel G. Bayne
Aran brings its turf from Connemara and carries them limestone in exchange.
ConnaughtStephen Lucius Gwynn
He wanted solitude, and he begged the islands of Aran from the King of Munster.
ConnaughtStephen Lucius Gwynn