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PRONUNCIATION OF FORFAR

Forfar  [ˈfɔːfər] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FORFAR

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Forfar is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FORFAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Forfar

Forfar

Coordinates: 56°38′39″N 2°53′18″W / 56.64423°N 2.88842°W / 56.64423; -2.88842 Forfar i/ˈfɔrfər/ is the county town of Angus, Scotland and the administrative centre for Angus Council. Its population is about 13,500. Forfar Castle dates from the Roman occupation, and was held by the Picts and then the English, before being captured by the Scots and presented to Robert the Bruce. Forfar has been both a traditional market town and a major manufacturing centre for linen and jute. Today the main activities are agriculture and tourism around the scenic valley of Strathmore. The local glens are popular with hill-walkers, and there are ski-slopes in the mountains. The town has a second division football club, Forfar Athletic, and Rugby Union is represented by Strathmore Rugby Football Club. The Forfar Bridie, a popular Scottish meat pastry snack, is traditionally identified with the town.

Definition of Forfar in the English dictionary

The definition of Forfar in the dictionary is a market town in E Scotland, the administrative centre of Angus: site of a castle, residence of Scottish kings between the 11th and 14th centuries. Pop: 13 206.

WORDS THAT END LIKE FORFAR

afar
by far
far
go far
go too far
insofar
Lifar
overfar
Safar
shofar
so far
sofar

Synonyms and antonyms of Forfar in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Forfar» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Forfar to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

佛法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Forfar
570 millions of speakers

English

Forfar
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Forfar
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

فوفار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Форфар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Forfar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Forfar
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Forfar
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Forfar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

forfar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フォーファー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Forfar
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Forfar
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Forfar
80 millions of speakers

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Forfar
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फोर्फर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Forfar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Forfar
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Forfar
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Форфар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Forfar
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Φόρφαρ
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Forfar
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Forfar
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Forfar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Forfar

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FORFAR»

The term «Forfar» is regularly used and occupies the 70.945 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FORFAR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Forfar

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FORFAR»

Discover the use of Forfar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Forfar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics
The text is readable, clear and informative, with information firmly grounded in the latest clinical evidence and trials Strong evidence base to text - as shown in the comprehensiveness of the references at the end of each chapter - these ...
Neil McIntosh, Peter J. Helms, Rosalind L. Smyth, 2008
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Paris-Forfar
In this collection of poems the Reverend Robert Walker skates again on Duddingston Loch, a goat devours 'Le Monde' in an Ethiopian desert, a minstrel pays a visit to a clinic for sexually transmitted diseases, and Pat Kane hits a high note ...
David P. Kinloch, 1994
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So Far from Forfar
Malcolm Macgow is good at what he does: a Scottish blacksmith.
Dan Makgow Smith, 2008
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Oxford Case Histories in Cardiology
A case-based guide for student directed learning aimed at specialist exams in cardiology and acute medicine in the UK and Europe.
Rajkumar Rajendram, Javed Ehtisham, Colin Forfar, 2011
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The Royal Burgh of Forfar: A Local History
1 iament at Forfar, when several important charters were granted. The Breviary of Cupar Abbey notes a charter of William the Lion, which was afterwards confirmed at Forfar by Alexander II. a.d. 1225. — In the reign of Alexander II., and before ...
Alan Reid, 1902
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Worrall's directory of the north-eastern counties of ...
Peter W right Surgeon — Charles Hunter Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Forfar — W. H. Thomson, Newmont Hill FORFAR COUNTY PRISON, Market Mmr. Governor— Henry Harrison Matron — Mrs. Harrison Chaplain — Rev.
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Historic Forfar: the archaeological implications of development
This series, designed for academics and general readers alike, introduces the history and archaeology of selected Scottish burghs and follows their story from their origins to the present day.
Elizabeth Patricia Dennison, Russel Coleman, Historic Scotland, 2000
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Proceedings in Regard to the Projected Arbroath and Forfar ...
With respect to that part of the Line from Cloaksbrigs to Forfar, Mr. Stevenson proposed that it should intersect the fields lying to the south and east of Pitscandly House, thence by the cottages of Myres, and forward to a road leading from Forfar ...
‎1835
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The New Staistical Account of Scotland: pt.1-2 Forfar, ...
These grievances would have been completely redressed, had the canal between Arbroath and Forfar, projected, surveyed, and estimated by the towncouncils of these boroughs in 1817, been carried into execution. But this practicable and ...
‎1845
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Forfar district of Burghs. Statement of proceedings ...
lily of votes, the delegate for Forfar was entitled to a double .vote, or casting vote in addition to his ordinary vote. It therefore follOWed, in consequence of the state of matters at Dundee, that the delegates of Cupar and Forfar, in the interest of ...
‎1831

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FORFAR»

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Return Forfar visit for Celtic rockers - Forfar Dispatch
Following their sold out show in Forfar's Reid Hall last autumn, internationally acclaimed Scottish Folk Rock band Skerryvore are heading back ... «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Heads shaved for cancer charity - Forfar Dispatch
Three Webster's High School pupils lost their locks for charity recently in aid of Cancer Research UK. Beth Watson, Jade Lamond and Kathryn ... «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Eyesore becomes magic roundabout - Kirriemuir Herald
Volunteers from Forfar in Flower have completed their biggest project to date by tidying up a prominent gateway feature at the edge of town. «Kirriemuir Herald, Jul 15»
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Summer treats at monthly market
Entrants just need to collect six stamps at the Montrose and Forfar markets, with no purchase required. Loyalty cards are available at the market ... «Kirriemuir Herald, Jul 15»
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Plans for Forfar hotel complex
A gap in Forfar's accommodation sector looks set to be filled if talks between Whitbread/Premier Inn and Angus Council are successful. «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»
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National award for Forfar nurse
A Forfar nurse has picked up a national award for her commitment to the treatment of stroke patients, just a few months after receiving an MBE. «Kirriemuir Herald, Jul 15»
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Upgrade plan for hospice
The Strathmore Hospice at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre in Forfar is to undergo a major refurbishment over the next few ... «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Farmington star tips side to avoid the drop
Forfar Farmington defender Sophie Milligan is pleased with how her first ... maintain match fitness and ultimately do what I came to Forfar to do ... «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Musical tribute to TSO founderRon Walker
The TSO audience marked the end of an era recently by attending a tribute concert to Ron in Forfar's Reid Hall, following his decision to retire ... «Kirriemuir Herald, Jul 15»
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Legion coffee morning
The Forfar branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland is holding a coffee morning this Saturday (July 11) at its Academy Street clubrooms in ... «Forfar Dispatch, Jul 15»

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