"Kirkcaldy" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /kəɹˈkɔːdi/
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Cair Chaladain (“place of Caled's fort”), from Pictish caer (“fort”) + caled (“hard, harsh, rough”), possibly referring to a tough ruler. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gd|Cair Chaladain|t=place of Caled's fort}} Scottish Gaelic Cair Chaladain (“place of Caled's fort”), {{der|en|xpi|-}} Pictish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kirkcaldy
  1. A town and former royal burgh in Fife council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT2791) Categories (place): Places in Fife, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Towns in Fife, Scotland, Towns in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Kirkcaldy-en-name-9Br1bsYP
  2. A local government district in Fife Region (as it was called then) between 1975 and 1996.
    Sense id: en-Kirkcaldy-en-name-UmovEAzc
  3. A hamlet in Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Alberta, Places in Canada, Villages in Alberta, Villages in Canada
    Sense id: en-Kirkcaldy-en-name-pW2rkq4j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 16 14 69

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