ETYM Gael. carn, gen. cairn, a heap: cf. Irish and W. carn.
A mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path.

Scottish breed of terrier. Shaggy, short-legged, and compact, it can be sandy, grayish brindle, or red. It was formerly used for flushing out foxes and badgers.
Small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland; SYN. cairn terrier.