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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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COIRE FUAR | Coire Fuar Coire Fuar Coire Fuar Corafuar |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Peter Turner Colin MacKay Statistical Account |
010 | A minor feature in the extensive dell "Coire Coingheil." Its appearance is not remarkable and the depression slight. The Statistical Account erroneously applies this name to the top of the hill. The name signifies the Cold Corrie. |
COIRE CANN | Coire Cann Coire Cann Coire Cann |
Rev. [Reverend] Dr. [Doctor] McFarlan Peter Turner Colin MacKay |
010 | An extensive dell sweeping round from "Creag-an-leinibh," to the end of "Coilleeughain Hill" Its sides are spotted with small rocks and it falls to a great depth. The signification of this name is not known |
Continued entries/extra info
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[Below entry for Coire Fuar:]
"Coire, (G) [Gaelic]. A mountain dell, a circular hollow
surrounded with hills
Fuar, (G) [Gaelic]. Cold, chilly
[Below entry for Coire Cann:]
"Coire, (G) [Gaelic]. See above.
"Can. (G) [Gaelic]. White.
"Cann, (G) [Gaelic]. A vessel, a full moon.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, CorrieBuidhe- Moderator
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