"Buchans" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈbʌk.ənz/
Rhymes: -ʌkənz Etymology: The town is named after naval officer and colonial administrator David Buchan (1780 - 1838). Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Buchans
  1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Wikipedia link: David Buchan Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Towns in Canada, Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador

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