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Selkirk

town · Scottish Borders

ScotsAI-generated

Selkirk is a Scots name meaning 'Saint Cuthbert's church'. It is composed of 'Sel' (Saint) and 'kirk' (church).

Word origins

Sel
ScotsSaint(from Sæl "Saint")
kirk
Scotschurch(from kirk "church")

Historical forms

Selkirk