caingin

/kɑɪnˈdʒɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in the context of Gaelic place names, referring to a settlement or a farmstead.

“The historical records mentioned the caingin as a central hub for trade in the 12th century.”

Synonyms

  • farmstead
  • settlement

Antonyms

  • abandoned
  • desert