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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLEEK OF TARTY | Sleek of Tarty Sleek of Tarty Sleek of Tarty |
Mr. Robert Moir Meikle Tarty Mr. James Harvey Mains of Tarty Mr. Alexander Davie Logie |
048 | Applies to a large bay in the River Ythan extending from The Snub to the mouth of the Tarty Burn, at low water it is a vast expanse of sand & mud |
| INCH GECK | Inch Geck Inch Geck Inch Geck |
Statistical Account of Parish of Logie Buchan Mr. Alexander Davie Logie Mr. Robert Moir Meikle Tarty |
048 | Applies to a small island in the River Ythan about three acres in extent, and situated about a mile and a half from the sea. |
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[Note relating to 'Sleek of Tarty'] - Sleek. A measure of fruits, roots &c. Containing
forty pounds. Perhaps originally a measure of liquids.
Sleek. Mire; Slime. Sleek. snow and rain mixed: sleet (JAmieson)
[Note relating to 'Inch Geck'] Geck. Gerk. A sign of derision. To gie one the geck, to give him
the slip; generally including the idea of exposing him to derision
Inch, Inche. An Island (JAmieson)
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