An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Su. G. kaerr and Isl. kiar, kaer, both signify a marsh.

Carse is sometimes used as an adj.
Lord Hailes.

CARTAGE, s. Apparently for carcase.
Douglas.

CARTE, s. A chariot, especially one used in war.

Chaucer, carte, id. Ir. cairt, C. B. kertuyn, A. S. craet, id.

CARTIL, s. A cart-load, Ang.; perhaps contr. from cart and fill or full.

CARTOW, s. A great cannon, a battering piece.
Spalding.

Teut. kartouwe, id.

CARUEL, KERVEL, s. A kind of ship.
Douglas.

Fr. caravelle, id. Teut. kareveel. Hisp. caravela, Isl. karf.