Abernethy

English

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Etymology

The first part of the name, Aber, is thought to be a Pictish word meaning "confluence," from Proto-Brythonic *aber + the name Nethy, a river in Scotland.

Proper noun

Abernethy

  1. A village in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO1816).
  2. A topographic surname.

Derived terms

Noun

Abernethy (plural Abernethies)

  1. Ellipsis of Abernethy biscuit.

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