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Kincaid

kihn-KAYD
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Kincaid (name) means a Scottish surname, derived from a place name possibly meaning "head of the battle.". Example: “The Kincaid family owned a farm outside town.”

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A Scottish surname, derived from a place name possibly meaning "head of the battle."
"The Kincaid family owned a farm outside town."
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Kincaids
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Etymology

Scottish habitational surname from a minor place near Lennoxtown, from Scottish Gaelic ceann (“head, top”) + càithe (“pass”) or cadha (“quagmire”).

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What does “Kincaid” mean?
The word “Kincaid” means a Scottish surname, derived from a place name possibly meaning "head of the battle.".
How do you pronounce “Kincaid”?
“Kincaid” is pronounced kihn-KAYD (/kɪnˈkeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kincaid” in a sentence?
Here is “Kincaid” used in a sentence: “The Kincaid family owned a farm outside town.”
What part of speech is “Kincaid”?
“Kincaid” is a name.
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