Kirkcaldy

[ker-kawl-dee, -kaw-dee, -kah-]

noun

a city in SE Fife, in E Scotland, on the Firth of Forth.

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Historical Examples of kirkcaldy

He is no more fit for her than I to be a page, says the brawny, grizzled, Kirkcaldy of Grange.
The Mystery of Mary Stuart
Andrew Lang
She surrendered to Kirkcaldy of Grange: on what terms, if on any, is not to be ascertained.
The Mystery of Mary Stuart
Andrew Lang
For three years it was held for Mary by Kirkcaldy, while the city was disloyal.
The Spell of Scotland
Keith Clark
For his wages, he spoiled Kinghorn, Kirkcaldy, and as much of Dysart as he might.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland
John Knox
While at Kirkcaldy he crossed to Edinburgh and called on Jeffrey.
Thomas Carlyle
Hector Carsewell Macpherson

British Dictionary definitions for kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy

noun

a port in E Scotland, in SE Fife on the Firth of Forth. Pop: 46 912 (2001)

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