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Dictionary of
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ANGUS.
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From An
Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names, by William
Arthur, M. A., 1857.
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ANGUS.
A county of Scotland, sometimes called Forfarshire, and took its name, according
to Halloran, from Aongus Fer, grandson to Carbre Riada, who, with others,
invaded the modern Scotland, A.D. 498. Angus or Aongus is derived from Aon,
excellent, noble, and gais, boldness, valor.
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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