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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, equivalent to English John.

Synonyms

All synonyms

-ensian-ese-y

Example

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"In the German village of Brunsmark, Brexit is forcing Scotsman Iain Macnab to cut short his third term as mayor."

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic. Cognate of John, see there for more.

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