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Brae Stein

Bràigh Steinn

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Meaning

the upper part of Steinn


Settlement

Location

Inverness-shire

Highland

NG266566


English / Map Form: Brae Stein

Gaelic Form: Bràigh Steinn


Location: Skye, Inner Hebrides

Post Town: ISLE OF SKYE

County: Inverness-shire

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest Main Roads: A850

English / Map Form: Brae Stein

Gaelic Form: Bràigh Steinn


Language Notes

G nom. sg. bràigh, masc. 'upper part' + gen. sg. of en Steinn (ON stein, 'stone') = 'upper part of Steinn'

Element Meaning

G bràigh ~ upper part; ON stein ~ stone

Sources

Brae Stein 1880 OS 6 inch 1st edn.
Sté(i)nn Robertson [for Stein only]
Bràigh Steinn Local source, Sgianaidean

“Brac Stein: the arm of Stein, a curved or crooked and projecting portion of land, somewhat arm-like.Given as Brae Stein, but this may be a mistake.” Forbes p.89

Additional Information

Despite what Forbes says about brac, Brae has been on maps since at least 1880 and is interpreted here as ‘Brae of Steinn’. The Sòdhaigh source was aware brac was the original, but the proposed name is now currently in use.

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