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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARR AN T-SITHICH | Barr an Sithiche Barr an Sithiche Barr an Sithiche Barr ant-Sithiche Bàrr ant Sithiche |
Mr Anderson Feorline N Lamont L McLachlan Gael ortho: [Gaelic Orthography] |
151 | A small but very prominent knoll a little S.E. [South East] of Barr an Damh. Sig: [Signification] The Elfin Knoll |
| BARR NA AIS-EIRIGH | Barr an Ais-eirigh Barr na h-Ais-eirigh |
Mr Anderson Feorline N Lamont L McLachlan Gael ortho: [Gaelic Orthography] | 151 | A small knoll, to the immediate S. [South] of Barr an Sithiche. Two sailors found drowned on the shore are said to have been buried on the summit. Sig: [Signification] Hill of the Resurrection |
| LEABA GHRIOGAIG | Leaba Griogair | Mr Anderson Feorline N Lamont L McLachlan Gael ortho: [Gaelic Orthography] | 151 | This name applies to a small hollow in the hillside opposite Feorline. Sig: [Signification] Gregors' Bed. |
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Argyllshire -- 81BARR AN T-SITHICH
Elfin knoll is linked by arrow to A fairy an elf
The "Sithich" is the most active sprite of Highland mythology. It is a dexterous child-stealer. The proper spelling of the name of this sprite ought to be carefully observed
t- with a hyphen according to a general Rule observed by all Gaelic writers
BARR NA AIS-EIRIGH
Ais-eirigh - Resurrection
Ais-eirigh nam marbh The resurrection of the dead
La na h-ais-eirigh The day of resurrection
LEABA GHRIOGAIR
The name of a man ought to be aspirated General Rule in the oblique case
Transcriber's notes
LEABA GHRIOGAIG should read LEABA GHRIOGAIRTranscribers who have contributed to this page.
Celia Skelton
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