Definitions for macdonaldməkˈdɒn əld

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Mac•don•aldməkˈdɒn əld(n.)

  1. Sir John Alexander, 1815–91, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland.

    Category: Biography

Mac•Don•aldməkˈdɒn əld(n.)

  1. James Ramsay, 1866–1937, British prime minister 1924, 1929–35.

    Category: Biography

Wiktionary

  1. MacDonald(ProperNoun)

    common in Scotland.

  2. Origin: From Mac Dhòmhnaill, equivalent to "son of Donald".

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Macdonald

    marshal of France, born at Sancerre, of Scotch descent, entered the army at the time of the Revolution as a lieutenant, and rapidly rose in rank; served with distinction under Napoleon, especially at Wagram, when he was made Duke of Taranto; supported the Bourbons on their restoration (1765-1840).


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