Etymology

Articles tagged with the topic ‘Etymology’

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2021-19

W.L. Stephen

A Famous Mediaeval Order

Mediaeval, Etymology

TDGNHAS Series II, 21 (1908-09), 136(WARNING very large file size: 10.64 MB)

Abstract

The Rev. W.L.Stephen, B.D., Moffat, delivered an interesting and erudite historical address on the Order of Knights Templar. In this country, he mentioned, they left traces of their presence in the placenames, Templand, Templeton, and Spittal, although th

2017-69

E.J. Chinnock

Some Scottish Words Found in Old English Writing [Summary only]

Etymology

TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 358(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB)

Abstract

This valuble and interesting paper, which gave evidence of much knowledge and research, gave many quotations to show that many of our Scottish words were to be found in old English writers.