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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POW FORD | Pow Ford Pow Ford Pow Ford |
Revd. [Reverend] John Christie. The Manse Mr. Peter Sutherland. Macharshaugh Mr. John Murdoch. Invermossat |
051 | An ordinary ford crossing the River Don, well known by this name. |
| THE CORBIES | The Corburies The Corbuies The Corbuies The Corbuies |
Mr. John Murdoch Mr. Peter Sutherland Mr. James Reid. Templeton Revd. [Reverend] John Christie |
051 | This name applies to a brae face or Side of a steep hill with loose boulder stones & cropping rocks protruding and thickly planted with trees |
| THE SLOG | The Slog The Slog The Slog |
Revd. [Reverend] John Christie Mr. Peter Sutherland Mr. John Murdoch |
051 | This name applies to portion of low swampy rough ground along the River Don. |
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[Page] 79Parish of Kildrummy
[Note relating to 'The Corbies'] - Corbie, Corby. A raven; Corvus corax. Linn. This, like the Pyat or Magpie, as well as the harmless
Crow, is in the estimation of the vulgar, and superstitious, a bird of ill omen.
Corbie-Steps. The projections of the stones on the slanting part of a gable, resembling steps of stairs.
Corbie Messenger. A messenger who returns not at all, or too late; alluding to Noah's raven. (Jamieson)
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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, LBruce
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