"Uist" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈjuː.ɪst/, /ˈuː.ɪst/
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Uibhist, of uncertain but possibly Old Norse origin. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Uibhist}} Scottish Gaelic Uibhist, {{uncertain|en|nocap=1}} uncertain, {{der|en|non|-}} Old Norse Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Uist
  1. An archipelago in Western Isles council area, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, consisting of North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and several smaller islands. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, Places in Scotland Translations (archipelago in the Outer Hebrides): Uist (Scots), Uibhist [feminine] (Scottish Gaelic)
    Sense id: en-Uist-en-name-RT2fm11w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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