garron
/ (ˈɡærən) /
noun
a small sturdy pony bred and used chiefly in Scotland and Ireland
Origin of garron
1C16: from Gaelic gearran
Words Nearby garron
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How to use garron in a sentence
There was amazement upon every person who saw the garron and the load that was on him.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas HydeThe garron went off as readily and quickly as though it had only one bag.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas Hyde"Perhaps you have not as much gold in the house as the garron can carry," said the saint.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas HydeBut if they had to go seven times as quick the garron was able for them.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas HydeThey filled a great bag with gold and put it on the garron's back.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas Hyde
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