carn

/kɑːn/

noun

  1. 1

    A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.

  2. 2

    A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

  3. 3

    A cairn terrier.

Synonyms

interjection

  1. 1

    Come on.

  2. 2

    An exclamation of support or approval, usually for a sporting (football) team.

    1956 September 10, "Carn the Magpies!", The Argus

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