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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.

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