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Kōtarani

1. (loan) (modifier) Scottish.

I te whawhai ki Kuturana ka tū a Tianara Maketānara, te kaiwhakahaere o ngā hōia Kōtarani (TP 3/1900:7). / In the battle at Koodoosrand, General McDonald, the leader of the Scottish troops, was wounded.

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Synonyms: Kōtarana, Kōtimana

2. (loan) (location) Scotland.

...ā ināianei anō e kīia ana tērā anō ētahi tāngata kei Ingarangi, kei Kōtarani, kei Aerana e kaha ana ki te mākutu (TJ 18/1/1898:4). / ...and even now it is said that there are still people in England, Scotland and Ireland who are keen on casting spells on people.

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See also Kōtirangi

Synonyms: Kōtarania, Koterangi, Kōtirangi, Kōtirana, Kōtarana

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