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Stirling

The origin and history of Stirling.

Etymology

Stirling was borrowed from Middle Scots Stirveling, from Early Scots Strivelin, Strivelyn, likely going back to Old Irish sreb, srib (“stream”) plus linn (“pool, lake”). It is cognate with Old French Estrivelin and Middle Welsh Ystriflin.

Origin: Old Irish

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