| 释义 |
cat·er·an
\ˈkad.ərə̇n, ˈka.trə̇n\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration of Middle English ketharan, probably from Scottish Gaelic ceathairneach freebooter, robber; akin to Middle Irish cethern band of soldiers — more at kern
1. : a military irregular of the Scottish Highlands
2. : marauder, brigand |