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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUAIL' ARD | Buail' Ard | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq | 035 | This name is applied to a piece of rough pasture land which is the site of an old hut. The name signifies "High fold". It is situate on the face of the hill 3/4 of a mile west from the summit of Beinn Lee Tuath. |
| LOCH NIGHE | Loch Nighe | Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Signifies "Washing loch" and is applied to a small loch situate 20 chains in a north-west direction from Buail' Ard. |
| LOCH NA HOSTRACH | Loch na Hoisreach Loch na Hostrach |
Mr E. McDonald Mr I. McDonald A. A. Carmichael Esq |
035 | Is applied to a good sized loch situate 25 chains west from Loch Nighe. No English meaning could be obtained for this name, and it is said to be ancient. |
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Transcriber's notes
Given that "Mr E. McDonald" and "Mr J. McDonald" have been written in identical longhand writing, and "Mr J. McDonald" appears in the top entry on most other pages in this part of the Volume, it is reasonable to assume that the ensuing "ditto" on this page should be interpreted as meaning both of themTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Colin Macca
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