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Fair Isle

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Fair Isle island, c.3 sq mi (7.8 sq km), off N Scotland, southernmost of the Shetland Islands . It is known for its knitted hosiery of bright, many-colored design and for its bird sanctuary.

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Fair Isle

A Dictionary of British Place-Names | 2003 | | Copyright

Fair Isle Shet. Fridarey (no date), Fároy 1350. The earlier name was reinterpreted as ‘island of sheep’. OScand. fár + ey.

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Fair Isle

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

Fair Isle, Scotland/UK Fridarey, Fároy ‘Island of Sheep’ from the Old Scandinavian fár ‘sheep’ and ey.

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