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Webster 1913 Edition


Cromlech

Crom′lech

(krŏm′lĕk)
,
Noun.
[W.
cromlech
;
crom
bending or bent, concave +
llech
a flat stone; akin to Ir.
cromleac
.]
(Archæol.)
A monument of rough stones composed of one or more large ones supported in a horizontal position upon others. They are found chiefly in countries inhabited by the ancient Celts, and are of a period anterior to the introduction of Christianity into these countries.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cromlech

CROMLECH

,
Noun.
Huge flat stones resting on other stones, set on end for that purpose; supposed to be the remains of druidical altars.