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  • proper noun A male given name of mostly Scottish usage.

Etymologies

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Anglicized spelling of Sheumais, vocative case of the Gaelic cognate of James.

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Examples

  • The actor portraying Hamish is not the tall, gangly red-head of the novels and none of the wonderdul citizens of Lochdoubh appear in the tv series.

    MC Beaton talks to AbeBooks « Reading Copy 2007

  • Hamish is reading Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, the classic by Dee Brown.

    Archive 2009-01-01 2009

  • He seethed at the idea of Hamish Macbeth getting any glory \expndtw2 at all.

    Poem About Never Growing Up Ryan McDermott 2010

  • To her Hamish was the eagle who had only to soar aloft and resume his native place in the skies, without her being able to comprehend how many additional eyes would have watched his flight — how many additional bullets would have been directed at his bosom.

    Chronicles of the Canongate 2008

  • Have you ever seen a British tv series called Hamish MacBeth?

    Perfume Review - Creed Royal English Leather Marina Geigert 2008

  • It was like that joke about the shepherd who, in addition to his traditional duties, had built half the houses in his village, repaired two dozen boats and knocked out all-comers in unarmed combat, bemoaning the fact that he was never referred to as Hamish the builder, chandler or boxer.

    Country of the Blind Brookmyre, Christopher, 1968- 1997

  • “I aye keep one for the guests,” called Hamish, thinking wistfully that he had kept a cold bottle of beer especially for her since that golden day she had first dropped in to see him about a minor poaching matter four whole months ago.

    Death of a Gossip Beaton, M. C. 1985

  • “Want to go out with me?” called Hamish, and Charlie scampered down the beach.

    Death of a Gossip Beaton, M. C. 1985

  • Ms Bligh says the army is on stand-by due to Hamish, which is forecast to bring gusts of up to 160 kilometres per hour, rising sea levels and huge waves.

    Latest News - Yahoo!7 News 2009

  • CAPRICORN Coast residents are being warned to prepare for severe tropical cyclone Hamish, which is expected ...

    thedaily.com.au: Breaking News 2009

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