Where does “Aberdeen-awa” come from?
Aberdeen-awa (Scots) comes from Scots awa, from Middle English awey, from Old English onweġ, from Old English on weġ — on one's way; on one's way; onward; on.
Aberdeen-awa (Scots): Of or pertaining to Aberdeen (and its neighbourhood)
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to Aberdeen (and its neighbourhood)
Ancestry of “Aberdeen-awa”, step by step
Aberdeen-awa traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Scots awa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scots | awa | away; absent, gone, distant |
| 2 | Middle English | awey | out, away from |
| 3 | Old English | onweġ | away |
| 4 | Old English | on weġ | on one's way; on one's way; onward; on |
via Scots Aberdeen
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scots | Aberdeen | — |