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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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coracle
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(from the Welsh corwgl) The one-man fishing boat of ancient Britain, still in use in parts of Wales. It is light enough to be carried on the back, where it looks much like a tortoise's shell. The structure is open wickerwork, covered originally with hides but now with canvas.
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