"Eriskay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɛɹɪskeɪ/
Etymology: From Scottish Gaelic Èirisgeigh, from Old Norse Eiríksey (literally “Erik's island”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gd|Èirisgeigh}} Scottish Gaelic Èirisgeigh, {{der|en|non|Eiríksey|lit=Erik's island}} Old Norse Eiríksey (literally “Erik's island”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Eriskay
  1. An island and community council area in Western Isles council area, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, between South Uist and Barra. Categories (place): Islands, Places in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, Places in Scotland Translations (island of the Outer Hebrides): Eiríksey [feminine] (Old Norse), Èirisgeigh [feminine] (Scottish Gaelic)
    Sense id: en-Eriskay-en-name-ithiK2CM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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