"Beith" meaning in English

See Beith in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Probably from Scottish Gaelic beith. Etymology templates: {{der|en|gd|beith}} Scottish Gaelic beith Head templates: {{en-prop}} Beith
  1. A small town in North Ayrshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS3454). Categories (place): Places in North Ayrshire, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Towns in North Ayrshire, Scotland, Towns in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Beith-en-name-GaAdiDPv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9
  2. A surname.
    Sense id: en-Beith-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames

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