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Galloway

The origin and history of Galloway.

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Gall-Ghàidhealaibh, literally "(among the) foreign Gaels," referring to the Gaelic-speaking Norse settlers of the area.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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