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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINKING HOW | Pinkin Howe Pinkin Howe Pinkin Howe |
Revd [Reverend] John Wilson. Kirkton. Mr John Tough. Auchleven. Mr Duffus. Bogside. |
044 | A small hollow in the face of the hill, having a spring in it. well known by this name, derivation of name unknown. The derivation is evidently taken from the explanation afforded by Jamieson for the word "Pinking". [Initialled] E.H.C. |
| CAUDRON HOW | Caudron Howe Caudron Howe Caudron Howe |
Mr Brown, Edingarioch, Mr John Tough. Mr Duffus. |
044 | A small hollow in the north face of the Caird Hill. from its well sheltered position it was a great resort of Gipsies. Caudron the Scotticism of Caldron is a large kettle or boiler. |
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[Page] 21Parish of Premnay
[Note beside 'Pinking How']
Pinkie Applied to the eye when small or contracted. Pinkie the little finger
Pinkie. The weakest kind of table beer. Pinkie. The smallest caude that is made.
Pinking. A word expressive of the peculiar sound of a drop of water falling in a cave. (Jamieson)
The derivation is evidently taken from the explanation afforded by Jamieson for the word "Pinking". [Initialled] E.H.C.
[Note beside 'Caudron How']
"Caudron - A Kettle"- (Burns)
"How - Any hollow place."- (Jamieson).
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CorrieBuidhe- Moderator, June Lobban
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