Scotland's People
Use our glossary section to enhance your understanding of the terms you may come across in Scottish records. Select a topic from the right menu which includes: definitions of occupations, medical terms and unfamiliar, archaic or unusual words. Word Abbreviations lists the abbreviations used to denote the types of documents included in the Wills & Testaments index.
Select a topic from the right menu which includes: definitions of occupations, medical terms and unfamiliar, archaic or unusual words. Word Abbreviations lists the abbreviations used to denote the types of documents included in the Wills & Testaments index.
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