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garron

British  
/ ˈɡærən /

noun

  1. a small sturdy pony bred and used chiefly in Scotland and Ireland

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of garron

C16: from Gaelic gearran


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He did not know if he could face those heights again, or if his garron could survive a second crossing.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

He swung down from his garron, handing his reins to Jon.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Jon gave his garron the last of the oats and stroked his shaggy mane while Ghost prowled restlessly amongst the rocks.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

In the wild, alone with axe and garron, he was as good a ranger as any in the Watch, but he had never gotten on well with the other men.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Will went in front, his shaggy little garron picking the way carefully through the undergrowth.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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