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

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

When they emerged from under the trees, Mormont spurred his tough little garron to a trot.

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

Beside her was a garron, saddled and bridled, a shaggy grey with one white eye.

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

Sometimes it was so dark that they dismounted and went ahead on foot, each man leading his garron.

From "A Clash of Kings" 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