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Macpherson

[ muhk-fur-suhn ]

noun

  1. James, 1736–96, Scottish author and translator.


Macpherson

/ əˈɜːə /

noun

  1. MacphersonJames17361796MScottishWRITING: poetWRITING: translator James. 1736–96, Scottish poet and translator. He published supposed translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian, in reality largely his own work
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Archie's father David MacPherson was working a shift at a Ministry of Defence missile range in West Gerinish, South Uist, unaware of the tragedy unfolding near his home.

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Archie and Murdina MacPherson, their children Andrew, seven, and Hannah, five, along with Murdina's father Calum Campbell set off in two cars.

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Macpherson remembered watching Law play for the first time in 1961 for Scotland against Czechoslovakia and said his eyes were "glazed over by this man's brilliance".

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Macpherson said fans adored the star player because of his playful and open personality, as well as his goal-scoring success.

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Macpherson, now 90, commentated on Scottish football for over four decades, including many of Law's matches.

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