garron

/ ˈɡærən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of garron¹

C16: from Gaelic gearran

Example Sentences

There was amazement upon every person who saw the garron and the load that was on him.

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The garron went off as readily and quickly as though it had only one bag.

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"Perhaps you have not as much gold in the house as the garron can carry," said the saint.

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But if they had to go seven times as quick the garron was able for them.

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They filled a great bag with gold and put it on the garron's back.

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