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Cusithe Surname Definition:

CUSITHE: 'hound of peace.' From this comes the name of Clan Consithe of Fife: 'Cusidhe a quo Clann Consithe a Bhib' (Skene CS., III, p. 481). The clan has not yet been identified. Cu, 'hound,' was a term of respect and regard among the early Gaels (compare Cu Chulainn).

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Cusithe Surname Meaning

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CUSITHE: 'hound of peace.' From this comes the name of Clan Consithe of Fife: 'Cusidhe a quo Clann Consithe a Bhib' (Skene CS., III, p. 481). The clan has not yet been identified. Cu, 'hound,' was a term of respect and regard among the early Gaels (compare Cu Chulainn). In composition it is a complimentary titte like 'hero.'.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

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