rath

Meanings

• noun

  A fort or stronghold, especially one of the earthen or wooden type built during the early medieval period in Ireland.

  - "The rath was surrounded by a moat and a palisade."
  - "Archaeologists have discovered many raths in Ireland."
  - "The rath was believed to have been built in the 5th century."

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Variants

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rathe

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Etymology

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Old Irish rath 'fort, stronghold'.

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Trivia

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1. Raths were typically surrounded by a palisade or wall for added protection.

2. Some raths have been found to contain burial sites.

3. The largest known rath in Ireland is the Rath of the Synodes, which measures over 1,000 feet in diameter.

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1. ringfort: A type of rath with a circular enclosure.

2. crannóg: A type of rath built on an island or in a lake.

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Culture

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Raths are a common feature of early medieval Irish architecture and are believed to have served as both defensive structures and as settlements. They are typically earthen or wooden structures with a central mound surrounded by a ditch or moat.

How to Memorize "rath"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circular earthen fort with a central mound and a surrounding ditch or moat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rath' with the concept of a fort or stronghold.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-A-T-H: 'R' round, 'A'artificial, 'T' turf, 'H' hill.'

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