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Definition of erskine

erskine

/ˈɜːr.skɪn/
Er · skine
Plural:Erskines
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erskine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A surname of Scottish origin, historically associated with a prominent clan from the Scottish Lowlands.

Example

"The Erskine family has a long and storied history in Scottish politics and military affairs."

2

Scottish A town in Renfrewshire, Scotland, located on the southern bank of the River Clyde, historically known for its ferry and the prominent modern Erskine Bridge.

3

Scottish A prominent Scottish charity that provides care and support for veterans of the UK Armed Forces, originally founded as a hospital in the town of Erskine during the First World War.

Example

"She organizes an annual fundraising event to support Erskine and its care homes for aging veterans."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the town of Erskine in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The origin of the place name is Celtic, possibly meaning 'green rising ground' or 'green ascent' from British/Cumbric or Scottish Gaelic roots.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erskine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erskine
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