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MacRyrie Surname Definition:

MACRYRIE: Macryries were a sept of Macdonald but the name is now rare. Roithridh is a personal name still in use, and stories are told of Coinnech mac Roithridh (Watson, Place-names of Ross and Cromarty, p. 226). compare Donachig me ryrie for Donnchadh MacRiridh in theFernaig ms.

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MACRYRIE: Macryries were a sept of Macdonald but the name is now rare. Roithridh is a personal name still in use, and stories are told of Coinnech mac Roithridh (Watson, Place-names of Ross and Cromarty, p. 226). compare Donachig me ryrie for Donnchadh MacRiridh in theFernaig ms. It is doubtful whether ryrie is meant for Riridh, Raoiridh, or Ruaraidh. The name is also current with omission of Mac as Ririe and Ryrie.

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