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Angus

American  
[ang-guhs] / ˈæŋ gəs /

noun

  1. Formerly Forfar. a historic county in eastern Scotland.

  2. Aberdeen Angus.

  3. a first name.


Angus British  
/ ˈæŋɡəs /

noun

  1. a council area of E Scotland on the North Sea: the historical county of Angus became part of Tayside region in 1975; reinstated as a unitary authority (excluding City of Dundee) in 1996. Administrative centre: Forfar. Pop: 107 520 (2003 est). Area: 2181 sq km (842 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The wing's ankle was caught under prop Angus Bell's considerable heft and was cossetted in a protective boot as he watched the remainder of the match from the sidelines.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn admitted he'd "probably be disappointed" when he looked back at the goals he conceded against the Swiss.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Angus Soft Fruits is one company that has worked with FruitCast.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, during a visit to the site in Angus, said it would help ensure "benefits of the energy transition are retained in Scotland".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Only Kyle, Angus, and Abia were left in the race.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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