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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of kirktown. alt-of, alternative

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A number of places in Scotland:; A hamlet near Douglastown, Angus council area (OS grid ref NO4246).
2. 2
   A number of places in Scotland:; A small village in Dumfries and Galloway council area (OS grid ref NX9781).
3. 3
   A number of places in Scotland:; A suburb of Dundee, Dundee council area (OS grid ref NO3933).
4. 4
   A number of places in Scotland:; A small village in Fife council area (OS grid ref NO3625).
5. 5
   A number of places in Scotland:; A hamlet near Hawick, Scottish Borders council area (OS grid ref NT5413).

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6. 6
   A number of places in Scotland:; A settlement near Aberfoyle, Stirling council area (OS grid ref NN5100).
7. 7
   A number of places in Scotland:; A suburb of Livingston, West Lothian council area (OS grid ref NT0366).
8. 8
   A community in South Huron municipality, Huron County, Ontario, Canada.

Synonyms

All synonyms

churchtown

Etymology

Etymology 1

By surface analysis, kirk + -ton.

Etymology 2

From kirk + -ton.

Related phrases

Kirkton of AuchterhouseKirkton of CultsKirkton of Skene

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