portpatrick

Questions

What does portpatrick mean?

A coastal village and harbour in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, originally in Wigtownshire (OS grid ref NW9954).

Where does portpatrick come from?

From port + Patrick, after St Patrick's Church or earlier chapel.

How to pronounce portpatrick

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