Where does “clachan” come from?
clachan (English) comes from Scottish Gaelic clachan, from Scottish Gaelic clach, from Old Irish cloch, from Proto-Celtic klukā — stone, rock.
clachan (English): A small village or hamlet, especially in the...
Definitions
- A small village or hamlet, especially in the...
Ancestry of “clachan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Scottish Gaelic | clachan | plural of clach; hamlet, village; cottage, hut |
| 2 | Scottish Gaelic | clach | stone; rock; testicle |
| 3 | Old Irish | cloch | stone, rock; stone; precious stone, gem |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | klukā | stone, rock |