Glen of Foulis
valley · Highland
GaelicSurmised
Probable4 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name consists of the Gaelic 'gleann' (valley) and 'foulis', possibly from 'foghail' meaning 'spoil' or 'ravage'. It could refer to a valley that was subject to raiding or damage.
Word origins
- Glen
- GaelicAttestedvalley(from gleann "valley")
- Foulis
- Gaelicspoil/ravage(from foghail "spoil, ravage")
Historical forms
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