English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name

Cathcart

Cathcart (name) means a Scottish surname and the name of a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. Example: “Cathcart is a residential area on the south side of Glasgow.”

name
1
A Scottish surname and the name of a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland.
"Cathcart is a residential area on the south side of Glasgow."

Word forms

Cathcarts plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Cathcart” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____ is a residential area on the south side of Glasgow.

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic cath ("battle") plus the name of the River Cart.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Cathcart” mean?

The word “Cathcart” means a Scottish surname and the name of a suburb of Glasgow, Scotland.

How do you use “Cathcart” in a sentence?

Here is “Cathcart” used in a sentence: “Cathcart is a residential area on the south side of Glasgow.”

What part of speech is “Cathcart”?

“Cathcart” is a name.

Where does the word “Cathcart” come from?

The word “Cathcart” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic cath ("battle") plus the name of the River Cart.

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial