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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEARGAICHE LAR | Leerichielar Leerichielar Leerichielar |
Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Ronald Cabrach. Mr. John Pirie. Old Merdrum. Mr. James Cran. Lesmoir. |
042 | This name applies to a field on the farm of Old Merdrum. The Tradition of the Country states, that it was the place from where the Highland Army under the Lord of the Isles marched to Harlaw, (near Inveruaiy). And that before leaving, each man placed a wand, and it was the place where they found breathing space after their defeat, there they ascertained their loss by the number of wands that remained unlifted. Its name is said to have derived from their doleful cries of lamentation on ascertaining their loss. |
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[Page] 60Parish of Rhynie
Notes: I would leave it Leirichie-lar. The name is too obscure to alter it. There is a Scotch word Leirichie-larachie meaning a confused gabbling. I do not know if this has anything to do with it, but I doubt if it is Gaelic JMD [James Mcdonald]
"Learg - A plain, a little eminence, a beaten path, a Shore, a beach.
"Leargaiche. - Adj. [Adjective] Having many Slopes, Steep, of or connected with plains, also with rain geese. (or the red throated diver.)
"Lar. or Larach - Field of battle, or scene of a battle, also, a habitation, abode, or farm." Gaelic
Literally Battle Plain.
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