Crag
/kræɡ/noun
A steep, rugged cliff or rock face.
Did you know?The word 'crag' is linked to the Old Norse 'kraki', meaning 'rocky hill', revealing its ancient ties to the earth's power and landscape spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*kragaz
“A rocky or craggy place.”
Old Norse
ON
kraki
“A steep cliff or crag.”
Middle English
ME
cragge
“A rugged rock or cliff face.”
Modern English
Eng
crag
“A steep, rugged cliff.”