Etymology

Coupar Angus

Today it means: A small town in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO2240). Full definition →

Pictish *cuper
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  1. Pictish · derived from*cuper“confluence”
  2. English todayCoupar Angus

From Pictish *cuper (“confluence”) + Angus, added to distinguish the place from Cupar, which has the same origin.

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