Arran

[ar-uh n]

noun

an island in SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km).

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Historical Examples of arran

You shall go over to Arran, and use your best powers of persuasion.
Luttrell Of Arran
Charles James Lever
It was to make over to you, as the rightful owner, the property on the Arran Islands.
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Charles James Lever
Arran fled, and James was glad to come to terms with the lords.
Andrew Melville
William Morison
That is, if ye hae any fash wi' Wharton,' said Arran in conclusion.
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Howard Pease
The Erle of Arran thus being established in the governement.
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John Knox

British Dictionary definitions for arran

Arran

noun

an island off the SW coast of Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. Pop: 5045 (2001). Area: 427 sq km (165 sq miles)

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