Macpherson

American  

[muhk-fur-suhn] / məkˈfɜr sən /

noun

1. James, 1736–96, Scottish author and translator.

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Macpherson British  

/ məkˈfɜːsən /

noun

1. 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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Macpherson

One of its more compelling chapters deals with James Macpherson, an 18th-century Scotsman who published an epic, “Fingal,” claiming to have translated the previously unknown work of a Gaelic bard named Ossian.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Grafton and Highland Alliance councillor Macpherson told BBC Scotland News that councillors voted based on information presented to them at the meeting.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

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

"They have a good record already," said Macpherson.

From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr