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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCHINNAN | Inchinnan Inchinnan Inchinnan Inchinnan Inchinnan |
New Stat [Statistical] Account Old Statistical Account Chalmer's Caledonia Fullarton's Gazetteer County Directory |
008 | "The name has been variously written, as Inchenan, Inchanan, Inchynan, Inchechynane, etc, etc., but it is now generally spelt Inchinnan. The first syllable is obviously composed of the Celtic word signifying an island, or peninsula, while the adjunct, according to one conjecture, is the plural of a word derived from the Same source, and signifying a river. Another conjecture is that the adjunct is the name of Saint Inan, to whom the church is supposed to have been dedicated. In Bagimonts roll for Inchinnan, there is a substitution of Killinan, and, which, according to the etymology that may be preferred, will mean either "the church upon the rivers," or "the church of Saint Inan." Chalmers affirms that this parish acquired the name of Inchinnan, in consequence of the proximity of a long narrow island in the River White Cart, where it joins the "Gryfe", opposite the church. Inasmuch, however, as the parish is bounded by rivers on three sides, its peninsular character may, with probability, have given rise to the appellation. It may also be stated, that, according to tradition, which is |
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[Page] 1County of Renfrew Parish of Inchinnan
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