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MacGlasrich Surname Definition:

MACGLASRICH, MaCglassrich: Donald M'Aglescheryct in Foss gave his bond of manrent to Campbell of Glenurquhay, 1560 (BBT., p. 204), and John Mc Ane Vc Aglassre to answer before the Justice in Edinburgh at the accusation of the earl of Argyle, 1576 (RPC.

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MACGLASRICH, MaCglassrich: Donald M'Aglescheryct in Foss gave his bond of manrent to Campbell of Glenurquhay, 1560 (BBT., p. 204), and John Mc Ane Vc Aglassre to answer before the Justice in Edinburgh at the accusation of the earl of Argyle, 1576 (RPC., II, p. 547). John Mc jlassich was kirk officer of Dingwall, 1653 (IDR., p. 249) McGlasserig was a former Breadalbane surname. The family died out on Lochtayside, the result of a curse laid upon them by a witch (FB., p. 362). John McGlasserig published a book of Gaelic songs and poems about 1780.

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

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