Etymology

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Today it means: A surname. Full definition →

Irish Mac an Bhiadhtaigh
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  1. Irish · derived fromMac an Bhiadhtaigh“son of the victualer”
  2. English todayBeatty

Two main origins: * From a pet form of the personal name Bartholomew. * Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Mac an Bhiadhtaigh (“son of the victualer”), from biadhtach (“victualer, hospitaller”).

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