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carn

The correct spelling is carn.

How to pronounce carn

/kɑːn/
noun

IPA: /kɑːn/

Say it like: Car-n

The correct spelling is carn. A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument. For example: "1956 September 10, "Carn the Magpies!", The Argus"

Usage Examples

1956 September 10, "Carn the Magpies!", The Argus

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.
  2. 2.A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.
  3. 3.A cairn terrier.

interjection

  1. 1.Come on.
  2. 2.An exclamation of support or approval, usually for a sporting (football) team.

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