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Macdonald
" When I was in my early 20s, my dream was to write mystery novels. I wanted to do what my favourite crime writer, Ross Macdonald, did - crank out a book a year. The only problem - and it was a considerable one - was that I stank."
Linwood Barclay

Meaning of "Macdonald" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MACDONALD

məkˈdɒnəld


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MACDONALD

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Macdonald is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MACDONALD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Macdonald

MacDonald, Macdonald, and McDonald are Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic name MacDhòmhnaill, which in modern Gaelic is approximated as McConnell. It is a patronym where Mac means "son" and Dhòmhnaill means "of Dòmhnall". The personal name Dòmhnall is composed of the elements domno "world" and val "might", "rule". According to Alex Woolf, the Gaelic personal name is probably a borrowing from the British Dyfnwal. In the context of Scottish clans, the various forms of the name refer to one of the largest clans, Clan Donald.

Definition of Macdonald in the English dictionary

The definition of Macdonald in the dictionary is Flora. 1722–90, Scottish heroine, who helped the Young Pretender to escape to Skye after his defeat at the battle of Culloden. Other definition of Macdonald is Sir John Alexander. 1815–91, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland, who was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MACDONALD

Arnold · Donald · flannelled · impanelled · kennelled · oak-panelled · panelled · pannelled · tunnelled · unchannelled · uncharnelled · unpanelled · unpannelled · virginalled

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MACDONALD

MacBride · Macc. · maccabaw · Maccabean · Maccabees · maccaboy · maccaroni · maccheroncini · macchiato · Macclesfield · maccoboy · MacDiarmid · Macdonnell Ranges · mace · macebearer · Maced. · macedoine · Macedon · Macedonia · Macedonian

WORDS THAT END LIKE MACDONALD

bald · Buchenwald · emerald · Fitzgerald · Grindelwald · herald · McDonald · Ostwald · Oswald · piebald · ribald · scald · Schwarzwald · skald · skewbald · Teutoburger Wald · the Weald · Tynwald · weald · woald

Synonyms and antonyms of Macdonald in the English dictionary of synonyms

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麦克唐纳
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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काबुल
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ماكدونالد
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Макдональд
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Macdonald
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ম্যাকডোনাল্ড
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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マクドナルド
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맥도날드
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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மெக்டொனால்ட்
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मॅकडोनाल्ड
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Макдональд
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Macdonald
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Macdonald

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2 QUOTES WITH «MACDONALD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Macdonald.
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Linwood Barclay
When I was in my early 20s, my dream was to write mystery novels. I wanted to do what my favourite crime writer, Ross Macdonald, did - crank out a book a year. The only problem - and it was a considerable one - was that I stank.
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Sean Biggerstaff
It's good to have a foothold in reality, a base somewhere that's always been a base. Sharman Macdonald once said she needs life to write; she can't write if she's just in theatre all the time. I'm the same way, I think. I've always felt that if my life was all about the job, I wouldn't be so good at the job.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MACDONALD»

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A Critical Cinema 5: Interviews with Independent Filmmakers
"A Critical Cinema 5 "is the fifth volume in Scott MacDonald's Critical Cinema series, the most extensive, in-depth exploration of independent cinema available in English.
Scott MacDonald, 2005
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Fall On Your Knees
Theirs is a world filled with driving ambition, inescapable family bonds, and forbidden love. Compellingly written, by turns menacingly dark and hilariously funny, this is an epic tale of five generations of sin, guilt, and redemption.
Ann-Marie MacDonald, 2011
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Ordering Your Private World
In this timely update of his classic Ordering Your Private World, Gordon MacDonald equips a new generation to live life from the inside out, cultivating the inner victory necessary for public effectiveness. “With much enthusiasm I ...
Gordon MacDonald, 2003
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A Wilderness of Error: The Trials of Jeffrey MacDonald
The culmination of an investigation spanning over twenty years and a masterly reinvention of the true-crime thriller, A Wilderness of Error is a shocking book because it shows that everything we have been told about the case is deeply ...
Errol Morris, 2012
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This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall!
His usually overpowering voice was drowned out by the competing roars of the Macdonald Hall rooting section and their York Academy rivals on the other side of the pool. In lane number 3, Boots O'Neal, Macdonald Hall's star swimmer, ...
Gordon Korman, 2013
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Believer's Bible Commentary
The Believer's Bible Commentary is a friendly guide to exploring the deeper meanings of every biblical book. Features: Nelson's best-selling Bible commentary Balanced approach to linguistic studies and useful application Easy to understand
Arthur L. Farstad, William MacDonald, 1995
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Affine Hecke Algebras and Orthogonal Polynomials
First account of a theory, created by Macdonald, of a class of orthogonal polynomial, which is related to mathematical physics.
I. G. Macdonald, 2003
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Avant-Garde Film: Motion Studies
Through in-depth readings of these works, Scott MacDonald takes viewers on a critical circumnavigation of the conventions of movie going as seen by filmmakers who have rebelled against the conventions.
Scott MacDonald, 1993
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10 Choices: A Proven Plan to Change Your Life Forever
This impactful book will prompt readers to make 10 Choices that are sure to change their lives forever.
James MacDonald, 2008
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Always True: God's 5 Promises When Life Is Hard
Last year, Pastor James released When Life is Hard to point you toward hope in the midst of trials. Now, Always True will point you to God's promises, which are always true.
James MacDonald, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MACDONALD»

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Norm MacDonald joins 'Last Comic Standing' - NY Daily News
“Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update anchor Norm MacDonald made his comedic bones taking no prisoners — only to get fired for his ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
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Virginia Bird 'Ginny' MacDonald, 92 - The Montana Standard
Patrick Largey MacDonald and Virginia Lee Bird were married in the St. Ignatius Mission on Aug. 2, 1947. They were married for 37 years at the ... «Montana Standard, Jul 15»
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Macdonald ready to take on world's best
NICOLA Macdonald went to the Australian under-19 road cycling championships 10 days ago hoping to get an idea of her form before her ... «Newcastle Herald, Jul 15»
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Rod MacDonald to play Bennington's Meetinghouse Cafe …
Rod MacDonald was a presence in the 1980s folk music revival in Greenwich Village, New York City, but he considers himself an artist of all ... «Berkshire Eagle, Jul 15»
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Carpenter attacked man with iron bar in MacDonald's car park …
A carpenter attacked a man with an iron bar in a McDonald's car park after 'macho posturing' led to violence. Jordan Hebburn launched a ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
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The 'revolving door of care': unsafe hospital discharges | Victoria …
Victoria Macdonald on Health and Social Care · Visit Victoria Macdonald's page · All Channel 4 News blogs. Monday 20 Jul 2015 ... «Channel 4 News, Jul 15»
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Six-years straight: Dedicated Hull pupil Kaya Macdonald celebrates …
By Katie Knass. HARDWORKING: Kaya Macdonald celebrates 100 per cent attendance at Thoresby Primary School. Picture: Simon Renilson. «Hull Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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South Asian teens arrested for threatening, scaring Abbotsford seniors
Ian MacDonald said the threats directed at seniors ranged from obscenities to “really rude comments,” all of which were broadcast through a ... «The Province, Jul 15»
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Firas Zahabi on Georges St-Pierre: 'I don't want to be the one …
Now that Robbie Lawler has defended the welterweight title against Rory MacDonald, the division is so wide open that his next defense could ... «MMA Fighting, Jul 15»
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CGB Hall of Fame: (4) Mike Macdonald vs. (2) JJ Arrington …
Pick the winner of the Brick Mueller Region, and the newest member of the CGB Hall of Fame, in this final matchup between Mike Macdonald ... «California Golden Blogs, Jul 15»
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