Dumfries

American

[duhm-frees] / dʌmˈfris /

noun

Also called Dumfriesshire. a historic county in S Scotland.
a burgh of Dumfries and Galloway in S Scotland: burial place of Robert Burns.

Dumfries British

/ dʌmˈfriːs /

noun

a town in S Scotland on the River Nith, administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway. Pop: 31 146 (2001)

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However, during their recent 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina, Mourinho chose to start both players - Alexander-Arnold operating at right-back, while Dumfries played further forward on the same side.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

While Carvajal has left after his contract expired, the arrival of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan will maintain the challenge Alexander-Arnold faces for a starting place.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

But some of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations, including the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Orkney and Shetland have rejected any proposals.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Dumfries has links going back to World War Two when it played host to the exiled Norwegian army.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Lord Digby was still sanguine, and from Skipton he actually penetrated as far as Dumfries.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various

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