CRANNOG
Etymology
Noun
crannog (plural crannogs)
An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.
Source: Wiktionary
Cran"nog (krn"ng), Cran"noge (krn"nj), n. Etym: [From Celtic; cf.
Gael. crann a tree.]
Definition: One of the stockaded islands in Scotland and Ireland which in
ancient times were numerous in the lakes of both countries. They may
be regarded as the very latest class of prehistoric strongholds,
reaching their greatest development in early historic times, and
surviving through the Middle Ages. See also Lake dwellings, under
Lake. Encyc. Brit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition