Fergus

American

[fur-guhs] / ˈfɜr gəs /

noun

Irish Legend. one of the great warrior kings of Ulster.
a male given name.

Fergus British

/ ˈfɜːɡəs /

noun

(in Irish legend) a warrior king of Ulster, who was supplanted by Conchobar

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MSPs Fergus Ewing and Edward Mountain say under Scottish law, Highland Council would need to approve a change of use of Inverness' Cameron Barracks from a barracks to a hostel - if it is to be used for longer than six months.

From BBC

When Sinner and Spizzirri took to court at about 12:30 for the second match on Laver, chair umpire Fergus Murphy reminded the players about the protocols which could be enforced.

From BBC

In 2013, researcher Thomas A. Fergus published a study in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, turning attention to the impact of having limitless health information online on anxiety.

From Salon

Specifically, Fergus suspected that searching for symptoms online had the potential to exacerbate health anxiety.

From Salon

Former Celtic chief executive Fergus McCann and ex-Hearts chair Ann Budge have been named in the New Year Honours.

From BBC

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