cateran Meaning & Definition
/ˈkatəɹən/
What Does Cateran Mean?
Cateran is used as a noun meaning A Highlander working as a professional fighter; a mercenary attached to a Scottish clan. It can also mean A freebooter, marauder.
Word Facts for Cateran
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkatəɹən/ |
| Plural | caterans |
Cateran Definition (Noun)
- A Highlander working as a professional fighter; a mercenary attached to a Scottish clan.
- A freebooter, marauder.
Synonyms of Cateran
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Cateran synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cateran (plural caterans)
Words That Rhyme With Cateran
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Origin of Cateran
From Scottish Gaelic ceatharn (“troop”), ceathairne (“peasantry, yeomanry”).