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An Gearasdan
Pronunciation (IPA)/ənˈcɛɾəs̪t̪an/[əɲˈɟɛɾəs̪t̪an]
English name: Fort William · Highland
Place-name meaning, origin and pronunciation
Meaning
“the garrison”
Nearby & related:
Gleann Comhann · GlencoeBaile a' Chaolais · BallachulishSròn an t-Sìthein · StrontianInbhir Gharadh · InvergarryLios Mòr · LismoreAn t-Òban · Oban
Sources
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