(Scotland, historical) A type of boat used especially in the Hebrides and West Highlands of Scotland in the Middle Ages.
(Scotland, historical) A type of boat used especially in the Hebrides and West Highlands of Scotland in the Middle Ages.
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(India, obsolete) A kind of light accommodation boat with a cabin, in use on the Bengal rivers.