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Scotland / Re: Is Mackdonald the same as Macdonald?
« on: Saturday 30 March 24 21:04 GMT (UK) »
As a rule of thumb, in the 19th century or before, expect no standardisation at all. So McD, MacD, M'D, MackD are likely to show up anywhere. And Donald or Donal or any other wobbly spelling.
I'm working on a transcription project at the moment and the variety of spellings is endless.
With much higher literacy rates in the 20th century there is rather more consistency.
And yes, I'm aware that this doesn't help!
I'm working on a transcription project at the moment and the variety of spellings is endless.
With much higher literacy rates in the 20th century there is rather more consistency.
And yes, I'm aware that this doesn't help!