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Dictionary of
Family Names
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname ASCALL,
ASGALL.
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From
An Etymological
Dictionary of Family and Christian Names, by William Arthur, M. A.,
1857.
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ASCALL, ASGALL.
In the Gaelic, means a sheltered place, a bosom, a covert. Aisgiodal
or Aisgall was one of the Danish commanders at the battle of Clontarf,
near Dublin. The name is expressive of courage and strength. From
this may be found the name of Hascall.
If the name is of British origin, it would signify the sedgy moor, from Hesg,
and hal or hayle—low grounds, meadows.
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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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