Malcolm I, King of Scots - Mael Coluim's sub-names or 'nick-names'

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Started by Donal Laurence Heffernan on Saturday, September 24, 2016

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Donal Laurence Heffernan

9/24/2016 at 4:01 AM

I propose the possibility that one of Mael Coluim's sub-names; 'An Bodhbhdercc', loosely translated as 'the dangerous red', may actually have been 'Bó Deargh' i.e., 'Red Cow' or more likely 'Red Bull'. A reference to his strength and temper.

Sharon Doubell C

9/24/2016 at 9:43 AM

That's interesting.

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Malcolm I, King of Scots - Mael Coluim's sub-names or 'nick-names'

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