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Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis. A mountain in the Scottish Highlands (until 1974, Inverness-shire), 5 miles ESE of Fort William, the highest peak in the British Isles, 4, 406 feet, 24 miles in circumference at the base, often cited in Scottish Gaelic narrative. The folk etymologies, beinn neamh bhathais, ‘mountain with head in clouds’ or ‘sky-touching peak’, and others purporting to mean ‘venomous one’ or ‘terrible’ seem fanciful; it is more likely that the Ben was named for a nearby stream, also still called Nevis [water (?)].
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-BenNevis.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-BenNevis.html |
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Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis, Scotland/UK Gleann Nibheis A mountain named after the River Nevis. Ben comes from the Gaelic beinn ‘mountain’, while the river's name is derived from the Celtic nebh ‘water’. It has been suggested, however, that the name comes from the Gaelic nemess ‘malicious’ or ‘nasty’, a reference to its malevolent reputation; this derivation is unlikely.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Ben Nevis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Ben Nevis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BenNevis.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Ben Nevis." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-BenNevis.html |
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Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis , peak, 4,406 ft (1,343 m) high, Highland, W Scotland, overlooking Glen Nevis; highest peak of Great Britain. Ruins of an observatory are on the summit, from which there is an impressive view, especially on the northeastern side with its precipice of more than 1,450 ft (442 m). |
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"Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-BenNevis.html "Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-BenNevis.html |
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Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis (mountain) Highland. Gleann Nibheis 16th cent. ‘Mountain by the River Nevis’. Gaelic beinn. The river name derives from an early Celtic root nebh ‘moist, water’. The river also gives its name to Glen Nevis and Loch Nevis.
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A. D. MILLS. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-BenNevis.html A. D. MILLS. "Ben Nevis." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-BenNevis.html |
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Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis Highest peak in the British Isles, Highlands region, w central Scotland. Ben Nevis is in the central Grampian Mountain range (overlooking Glen Nevis), near Fort William. It rises to 1343m (4406ft).
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"Ben Nevis." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Ben Nevis." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-BenNevis.html "Ben Nevis." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-BenNevis.html |
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Ben Nevis
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"Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Nevis-Be.html "Ben Nevis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-Nevis-Be.html |
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Nevis, Ben
Nevis, Ben. See Ben Nevis.
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A. D. MILLS. "Nevis, Ben." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Nevis, Ben." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-NevisBen.html A. D. MILLS. "Nevis, Ben." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-NevisBen.html |
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