cateran

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Scottish warrior or soldier from the Middle Ages, belonging to a cavalry unit called the Caterans or 'free companies'.

  - "The cateran charged into battle on horseback, brandishing his sword."
  - "The cateran's armor was made from layers of chainmail and plate steel."

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Variants

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cateran , caterans

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Etymology

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Derived from the Gaelic word 'cat' meaning 'battle' and 'rán' meaning 'rough' or 'warrior'.

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Trivia

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1. The cateran were also known as 'Free Companies' due to their status as mercenaries.

2. Some caterans were also known to engage in raids on English territory during times of conflict between Scotland and England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scottish Highlands: The Scottish Highlands were the primary region where caterans were recruited and operated from.

2. Middle Ages: The cateran were an important military force during the Middle Ages in Scotland.

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Culture

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The cateran were a significant military force in Scotland during the Middle Ages, often serving as mercenaries or border guards. They were known for their skill in cavalry warfare and their distinctive tartan.

How to Memorize "cateran"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Scottish warrior in full armor riding on horseback.
   - Visualize the rough terrain of the Scottish Highlands and the sound of clashing swords.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cateran' with the image of a Scottish warrior on horseback.
   - Remember that they were known for their military prowess and service in the Scottish Highlands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Cateran' - 'C' for Cavalry, 'A' for Armored, 'T' for Tartan, 'E' for Edge (sword), 'R' for Rough (warrior), and 'A' for Armored (again).

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