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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

Example Sentences

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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

Jon’s garron shied nervously, and up and down the ranks others fought to still their mounts as well.

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

And then it was time for him to lead his garron onto the ferry. lyrion watched them push off and pole out toward the center of the Blackwater.

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

The tall man slid gracefully from his garron, removed his peculiar hat, and bowed.

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

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