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Dictionary of
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ANSTRUTHER.
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From
A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames, by C. W. E. Bardsley,
A. Bardsley, 1901, and,
An Etymological
Dictionary of Family and Christian Names, by William Arthur, M. A.,
1857.
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ANSTRUTHER.
Bardsley has: A local name meaning "of Anstruther," in co. Fife,
N.B. Arthur
has: (Gaelic). From Anstruth, an ancient order of historians or
bards among the Celts, next in rank to the Allamh, or chief doctor of the
seven degrees in all the sciences. His reward was twenty kine. He
was to be attended by twelve students in his own science, to be entertained for
fifteen days, and to be protected from all accusations during that time; and he
and his attendants supplied with all manner of necessaries. Anstruth
is derived from Aon, good, great; sruth, knowing, discerning, and er
put for fear, a man.
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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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