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Fair Isle
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." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Fair Isle." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FairIsle.html "Fair Isle." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-FairIsle.html |
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Fair Isle
Fair Isle Shet. Fridarey (no date), Fároy 1350. The earlier name was reinterpreted as ‘island of sheep’. OScand. fár + ey.
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A. D. MILLS. "Fair Isle." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Fair Isle." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-FairIsle.html A. D. MILLS. "Fair Isle." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-FairIsle.html |
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Fair Isle
Fair Isle, Scotland/UK Fridarey, Fároy ‘Island of Sheep’ from the Old Scandinavian fár ‘sheep’ and ey.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fair Isle." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fair Isle." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-FairIsle.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fair Isle." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-FairIsle.html |
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