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    1. Re: [Lanark] Braco
    2. Anne Burgess

    3. > Anyone know where the name originates? What is its meaning? According to J B Johnston's 'Place Names of Scotland' it is from Gaelic 'bracach' meaning 'greyish place'. However I gather Johnston is not universally accepted as a reliable authority. Anne

    04/11/2010 12:16:39
    1. Re: [Lanark] Braco
    2. CandROverson

    3. Thanks, Anne. Rhoda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne Burgess" <anne.listmail@btinternet.com> To: <lanark@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [Lanark] Braco >> Anyone know where the name originates? What is its meaning? > > According to J B Johnston's 'Place Names of Scotland' it is from > Gaelic 'bracach' meaning 'greyish place'. However I gather > Johnston is not universally accepted as a reliable authority. > > Anne

    04/11/2010 12:37:46