Edynburgh

Edynburgh

Middle English

Alternative forms

• Edynburghe

Etymology

From Old Welsh Eidyn, a Celtic/Brythonic region of uncertain origin (possibly a personal name; compare Proto-Celtic *dūnom (“stronghold”)) + Old English burg (“castle, stronghold”). More at Eidyn and Etymology of Edinburgh.

Proper noun

Edynburgh

1. Edinburgh (the capital city of Scotland).
   • ?1435, Lond.Chron.Jul.(Jul B.2) 7:

     Kyng Edward toke the Castell off Edynburgh, And ther Inne he ffonde the Regalles off Skotland, that ys to wytte his Crovne off Golde and his Septre.

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   • a. 1475 (a. 1456), Shirley Death Jas.(Add 5467) 22:

     The hongman..havyng in his handis a paire sharpe tangis, with the which he twitched and all to tare thare skynne and flessh..thus wer thay ladd, pynched and payned..thorowe oute Edynburgh.

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Descendants

• English: Edinburgh