"caer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caers [plural]
Etymology: Welsh caer Etymology templates: {{bor|en|cy|caer}} Welsh caer Head templates: {{en-noun}} caer (plural caers)
  1. A Welsh fortress. Synonyms: cair
    Sense id: en-caer-en-noun-HMKXr2C~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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