Etymology

Anstruther

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Today it means: A small coastal town in Fife council area, Scotland, divided into Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester (OS grid ref NO5603). Full definition →

Scottish Gaelic án
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  1. Scottish Gaelic · derived fromán
  2. English todayAnstruther

Uncertain. Possibly Scottish Gaelic án + sruthair, meaning "driving stream/burn".

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