Definition of "crannog" [cran•nog]

• An ancient Irish dwelling or fort built on an artificial island in a lake or marsh. (noun)

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• "The only light in the small room was from the flare of the torches set around the crannog outside."
• "His gaze was still shifting nervously about the crannog, and she could see a glitter of perspiration on his brow."
• "And one for the house of Christian holy women where Cerdic was now, to the east of the crannog."