"jerran" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Borrowed from an aboriginal Australian language, used briefly in Australian English. A mention is made in Robbery Under Arms, by Rolf Boldrewood; another is made in Alexander Harris's Settlers and Convicts (1847). Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} jerran
  1. afraid
    Sense id: en-jerran-en-adj-GANm3Tss Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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