Antigonish
English
Etymology
Apparently from Mi'kmaq, "the place where the tree branches are torn off by bears gathering beechnuts". Earlier spellings of the name (ca. 1600-1700) include "Artigounesche" and "Antigoniche".
Proper noun
Antigonish
- A town in Nova Scotia, Canada, known for the St. Francis Xavier University and the largest Highland Games outside of Scotland.