The term
cateran (from the Gaelic ceathairne, a collective word meaning "peasantry") historically referred to a band of fighting men of a
Kaynak: Cateranthe help of his own private
cateran forces, building up resentment among other land owners and this included Alexander Bur , Bishop of Moray .
Kaynak: Alexander Stewart, Earl of BuchanThe loch derives its name from the term
cateran from the Gaelic ceathairne, a collective word meaning cattle thief or possibly peasantry.
Kaynak: Loch Katrinea chain Kern was adopted into English as a term for a Gaelic soldier in mediaeval Ireland and as
cateran, meaning Highland marauder, bandit.
Kaynak: Kern (soldier)using different methods from his father but by his ability to keep his
cateran forces in check and to use them to protect his extensive
Kaynak: Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar