Antigonish

English

Etymology

Apparently from Mi'kmaq, "the place where the tree branches are torn off by bears gathering beechnuts". Earlier spellings of the name (ca. 1600-1700) include "Artigounesche" and "Antigoniche".

Proper noun

Antigonish

  1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada, known for the St. Francis Xavier University and the largest Highland Games outside of Scotland.
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