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Macpherson

American  
[muhk-fur-suhn] / məkˈfɜr sən /

noun

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


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

"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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And these virtual rounds are providing opportunities to play in professional tournaments, such as when Scottish-born Gavin Macpherson won a simulator event to qualify for the NSW Open in Australia.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 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

"The undercover policing of the Lawrences occurred at times of the utmost sensitivity, while resources should have been focused on finding Stephen's killers, and during Macpherson," Mr Odogwu said.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Mr. James Macpherson, I received your foolish and impudent letter.

From English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges by Mitchell, Donald G.

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