Cateran
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkatəɹən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cateran is a noun meaning A freebooter, marauder.
Meaning
A freebooter, marauder.
More Meanings
- (historical) A Highlander working as a professional fighter; a mercenary attached to a Scottish clan.
Example Sentences
They found the hire of lawyers more cost-effective than the maintenance of caterans.
And the great-grandson of Cospatric, he joined the English against the cateran Wallace […].
Word Forms
- caterans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acater, caterer, cater, cateress, freelance, hireman.
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