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Lachlan
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English
Alternative forms
en Lochlan given name
Etymology
From en gd Lachlann, gd Lochlann land of the lochs, loch or fjord land, i.e. Scandinavia, said to refer to an immigrant from Norway, a Norseman.
Pronunciation
en /ˈlɒklən/ UK
en /ˈlæklən/ /ˈlɑklən/ US
en /ˈlaxlən/ Scotland
Proper noun
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en countable en male Scottish Gaelic mainly used in Scotland, recently also popular in Australia.
en river s/New South Wales c/Australia, noted for having several significant wetlands along its length; named for Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
en lgarea in s/New South Wales c/Australia Lachlan Shire.
en locality in the carea/Derwent Valley south eastern s/Tasmania c/Australia.
Derived terms
en Lachie Lachy Lockie Upper Lachlan
Related terms
name en MacLachlan/en McLachlan patronymic surname
Anagrams
en aachlln challan