To-names were particularly prevalent in fishing communities in the northeastern part of Scotland, but were also used in the Borders and the West Highlands. In some cases within fishing communities, the names of fishing boats were tacked onto the names people in order to differentiate them from others.
adjective. The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman. An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.
(Bot.) a bitter herb of the genus Gratiola, the leaves of which are emetic and purgative. Hedge marriage. a secret or clandestine marriage, especially one performed by a hedge priest. Hedge mustard. (Bot.) a plant of the genus Sisymbrium, belonging to the Mustard family.