noun
rath
rahth
noun
1
An ancient circular earthen fort or enclosure found in Ireland, dating from the Iron Age or early medieval period.
"The hikers stopped to explore an old rath on the hillside."
How to Use Rath
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic Irish ring-shaped earthwork fort.
Word Forms
raths plural, raths plural, Raths plural
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Etymology
From Old Irish ráth.