General
cree
What does cree mean?
A small shed or hut, typically a pigeon loft.
"He's oot at the pigeon cree."
Origin
North East dialect noun, especially in mining communities.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'cree'?
It's a small shed or hut, typically a pigeon loft.
Where is 'cree' used?
It's a North East England dialect word, especially common in mining communities where pigeon keeping was popular.
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