Macmillan

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Scottish sect of Cameronians or Reformed Presbyterians. historical
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname of Scottish origin.
  2. 2
    Alternative form of MacMillan. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms
macmillanite

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Scottish Gaelic. For many people so surnamed today (worldwide), their name can be traced back to the Clan MacMillan. The word roots are covered at McMillan.

Etymology 2

Historical religion sense: from the minister John Macmillan (1670-1753).

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