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Dictionary of
Family Names
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Origin and Etymology of the Surname AUCHINLECK.
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From An
Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names, by William Arthur,
M. A., 1857.
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AUCHINLECK.
A parish in Ayrshire, Scotland. The etymology of the name may be found in
the Gaelic Ach, an elevation, a mound, or round hill, generally level at the
top; and leac, a flat stone, a tombstone. In several parts of Ayrshire may
be traced the remains of cairns, encampments, and Druidical circles. Auchinleck appears to have been one of those places where the ancient Celts and
Druids held conventions, celebrated their festivals, and performed acts of
worship. The family are descended from Sir John Auchenleck, 1450.
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Dictionary Index |
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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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B, 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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