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Macleod
muh-KLOWD
Macleod (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Leod," associated with the Clan MacLeod of Skye. Example: “The Macleod clan's seat is Dunvegan Castle.”
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A Scottish surname meaning "son of Leod," associated with the Clan MacLeod of Skye.
"The Macleod clan's seat is Dunvegan Castle."
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Etymology
An anglicisation of various Irish or Scottish Gaelic surnames. In Canada, it is also used, according to the records of Scottish missionaries, as a common anglicisation of Cree ᒪᐦᑭᔪᐠ (mahkiyok, "the big one"). For the town in Alberta, see the entry for Fort Macleod.
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What does “Macleod” mean?
The word “Macleod” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Leod," associated with the Clan MacLeod of Skye.
How do you pronounce “Macleod”?
“Macleod” is pronounced muh-KLOWD (/məˈklaʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macleod” in a sentence?
Here is “Macleod” used in a sentence: “The Macleod clan's seat is Dunvegan Castle.”
What part of speech is “Macleod”?
“Macleod” is a name.
Is “Macleod” a common word?
“Macleod” is an uncommon word in modern English.
