Macpherson

American

[muhk-fur-suhn] / məkˈfɜr sən /

noun

James, 1736–96, Scottish author and translator.

Macpherson British

/ məkˈfɜːsən /

noun

James. 1736–96, Scottish poet and translator. He published supposed translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian, in reality largely his own work

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Lisa's local MSP Ben Macpherson said John McNab's death had affected many people in Leith.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

These goals are why Macpherson thinks it is possible that the U.S. government could extend major subsidies to entice miners to develop Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Macpherson pledged to introduce regulations to improve oversight in construction and reform outdated legislation.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Many survivors are still facing trauma, medical bills and struggling to put food on the table, Macpherson said.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Mr. H. A. Macpherson writes me that in 1876 he had an old male cat and a kitten aged a few months.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.

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