Etymology

Anniesland

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Today it means: A suburb in City of Glasgow council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS5468). Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic Fearann Anna
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · calque ofFearann Anna
  2. English todayAnniesland

Possible calque of Scottish Gaelic Fearann Anna, by means of Annie + -s- + -land.

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