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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†FATHERBROTHERSONE, n. A male cousin on the father's side.Bte. 1713 Rothesay T.C. Records (1935) 613:
Compeired Mr John Campbell now of Enellan fatherbrothersone to the deceist John Campbell.
[O.Sc. father brother, 1567, an uncle on the father's side, + sóne, son. Cf. O.N. fðurbróðursonr, a male cousin.]
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