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McGill
muh-GIHL
McGill (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the stranger" or "son of the Lowlander.". Example: “McGill University in Montreal is named after a Scottish merchant.”
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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the stranger" or "son of the Lowlander."
"McGill University in Montreal is named after a Scottish merchant."
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What does “McGill” mean?
The word “McGill” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the stranger" or "son of the Lowlander.".
How do you pronounce “McGill”?
“McGill” is pronounced muh-GIHL (/məˈɡɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “McGill” in a sentence?
Here is “McGill” used in a sentence: “McGill University in Montreal is named after a Scottish merchant.”
What part of speech is “McGill”?
“McGill” is a name.
Is “McGill” a common word?
“McGill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
