Definitions

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  • proper noun A male given name.
  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

Etymologies

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Scottish Gaelic Dubhgall, from dubh ("black") + gall ("stranger").

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Examples

  • The big man called Dougal was ignoring this discussion, peering cautiously into the darkness around the curtain's edge.

    Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

  • There was a geologist called Dougal, as well as Mukul,

    The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed 2009

  • An interview with author/photographer Matt Dray reveals that Matt was working in a garbage dump when he met and rescued "Dougal" and was inspired to write this book.

    Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear 2005

  • An interview with author/photographer Matt Dray reveals that Matt was working in a garbage dump when he met and rescued "Dougal" and was inspired to write this book.

    Archive 2005-12-01 2005

  • "Dougal," he said, and smiled as his friend bent anxiously over him.

    Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992

  • "Dougal -" Jamie began, but his uncle cut him off with a sharp motion of his hand.

    Dragonfly in Amber Gabaldon, Diana 1992

  • Lieutenant M'Dougal's bombing school and the rifle range combined instruction with amusement.

    The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry and 14th (F. & F. Yeo.) Battn. R.H. 1914-1919 David Douglas Ogilvie

  • Washington ordered General Howe to take the command of M'Dougal's detachment to which some pieces of heavy artillery were to be annexed.

    Life and Times of Washington Schroeder, J. F. 1903

  • That this detachment might not permit the favorable moment to pass unimproved Wayne had been requested to direct the messenger who should convey the intelligence of his success to Washington to pass through M'Dougal's camp and give him advice of that event.

    Life and Times of Washington Schroeder, J. F. 1903

  • Washington to pass through M'Dougal's camp and give him advice of that event.

    Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched John Frederick Schroeder 1852

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