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garron

British

/ ˈɡærən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of garron

C16: from Gaelic gearran

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

From "A Dance with Dragons" 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

He put the spurs to his surefooted little garron.

From "A Clash of Kings" 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

Jon mounted his garron, wheeled him about, and trotted off.

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

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