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Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament
The Scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a pre-legislative referendum held in Scotland on 11 September 1997 over whether there was support for the
1997 Scottish devolution referendum
1997_Scottish_devolution_referendum
Post-legislative referendum
post-legislative referendum was held in Scotland in 1979 to decide whether there was sufficient support among the Scottish electorate for a Scottish Assembly
1979 Scottish devolution referendum
1979_Scottish_devolution_referendum
Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
The 1997 Welsh devolution referendum was a pre-legislative referendum held in Wales on 18 September 1997 over whether there was support for the creation
1997 Welsh devolution referendum
1997_Welsh_devolution_referendum
Since 1707 Acts of Union to present day
Scottish devolution is the process of the UK Parliament granting powers (excluding powers over reserved matters) to the devolved Scottish Parliament.
Scottish_devolution
Referendum held in Scotland
pressured by the SNP, Scottish devolution was, for the first time, seriously proposed. In a 1979 referendum for a devolved Scottish Assembly, a narrow majority
2014 Scottish independence referendum
2014_Scottish_independence_referendum
Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish devolution referendum may refer to: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles
Scottish devolution referendum
Scottish_devolution_referendum
Political debate in the UK
to Scottish devolution. The Conservatives opposed devolution in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum and the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum. In
Opposition to devolution in the United Kingdom
Opposition_to_devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
Yes for Wales Commission on Scottish Devolution Referendums in the United Kingdom Welsh devolution What is the referendum about? Archived 2 March 2011
2011 Welsh devolution referendum
2011_Welsh_devolution_referendum
1979 referendum in Wales
The 1979 Welsh devolution referendum was a post-legislative referendum held on 1 March 1979 (Saint David's Day) to decide whether there was sufficient
1979 Welsh devolution referendum
1979_Welsh_devolution_referendum
enact devolution) 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, Two questions: On whether there should be a Scottish Parliament (yes); On whether a Scottish Parliament
Referendums in the United Kingdom
Referendums_in_the_United_Kingdom
Granting governmental powers to parts of the UK
In the United Kingdom, devolution (historically called home rule) is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory granting of a greater level of self-government
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Devolution_in_the_United_Kingdom
The 2004 North East England devolution referendum was an all postal ballot referendum that took place on 4 November 2004 throughout North East England
2004 North East England devolution referendum
2004_North_East_England_devolution_referendum
Political movement for Scotland leaving the UK
referendums on devolution were held in 1979 and in 1997, and a devolved Scottish Parliament was established on 1 July 1999. The pro-independence Scottish National
Scottish_independence
Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish referendum may refer to any one of several referendums in Scotland: 1920 Scottish licensing referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997
Scottish_referendum
Form of devolution proposed for Scotland and Wales
(FFA) – also known as devolution max, devo-max, or fiscal federalism – is a proposed extension of the devolved powers of the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments
Full fiscal autonomy for Scotland and Wales
Full_fiscal_autonomy_for_Scotland_and_Wales
Devolved parliament of Scotland
the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority in favour of the reestablishment of the Scottish Parliament
Scottish_Parliament
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 is an act of Parliament which establishes a new framework for devolution of powers to strategic
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026
British referendum of 1975
Communities membership referendum, also known variously as the Referendum on the European Community (Common Market), the Common Market referendum and EEC membership
1975 United Kingdom European Communities membership referendum
1975_United_Kingdom_European_Communities_membership_referendum
Communities membership referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1994 Strathclyde water referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 2005 Edinburgh congestion
Elections_in_Scotland
Territorial evolution of the UK
Kingdom general election. On 11 September 1997, the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority (74.3%) in favour
Formation of the United Kingdom
Formation_of_the_United_Kingdom
Former proposed legislature for Scotland
favour. The Scottish National Party subsequently refused to support the government in a later vote of no confidence. Scottish devolution would not become
Scottish_Assembly
Surveying on Scotland leaving the UK
previous results from same pollster. Polling since Sep 2014 Since devolution, the annual Scottish Social Attitudes Survey has contained a question on independence
Opinion polling on Scottish independence
Opinion_polling_on_Scottish_independence
Referendum held in Greater London on 7 May 1998
suggested as possibly as constitutionally significant as Scottish devolution or Welsh devolution. "Overwhelming vote for mayor". BBC News. 8 May 1998. Archived
1998 Greater London Authority referendum
1998_Greater_London_Authority_referendum
Topics referred to by the same term
1997 devolution referendum may refer to: 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles associated
1997_devolution_referendum
Transfer of legislative power to Welsh authorities from UK government
advocated different models of Welsh devolution. A 1979 referendum on devolution failed by 79%, while a 1997 referendum narrowly won. Laws were subsequently
Welsh_devolution
Personal union of the kingdoms of Scotland, England, and Ireland from 1603
Union of the Crowns (Scottish Gaelic: Aonadh nan Crùintean; Scots: Union o the Crouns) was the accession of James VI of Scotland to the thrones of England
Union_of_the_Crowns
Political ideology
after a failed referendum on Scottish devolution. Currently, Siol nan Gaidheal is remains a banned group in Scotland under the Scottish National Party
Scottish_nationalism
on Thursday 3 May 1979 and all 71 seats in Scotland were contested. The 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, held on 1 March, had resulted in a majority
1979 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
1979_United_Kingdom_general_election_in_Scotland
Westminster. The Scottish Parliament was re–convened in 1999 as a result of the Scotland Act 1998 and the preceding 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, held under
Politics_of_Scotland
European Union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the EU referendum or the Brexit referendum, was a referendum that took place on Thursday
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
2016_United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum
Topics referred to by the same term
Referendums held in 1979 were: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution referendum March 1979 Iranian Islamic Republic referendum 1979
1979_referendum
2011 referendum in the UK on reforming the voting system
The United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum, also known as the UK-wide referendum on the Parliamentary voting system, was held on Thursday 5 May 2011
2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum
2011_United_Kingdom_Alternative_Vote_referendum
First minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001
meeting of the 1989 Scottish constitutional convention which paved the way for devolution. In the run up to the referendum on Scottish independence on 18
Henry_McLeish
Proposed constitutional reform of a division of powers
1997 Scottish devolution referendum – Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament 1997 Welsh devolution referendum – Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
Federalism in the United Kingdom
Federalism_in_the_United_Kingdom
the holding of two non-binding referendums in both Scotland on the establishment of a democratically elected Scottish Parliament with tax-varying powers
Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997
Referendums_(Scotland_and_Wales)_Act_1997
Granting of some competences of central government to local government
2017-01-13. "Scottish Referendum David Cameron Devolution Revolution". The Guardian. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014. "Scotland Act 2016"
Devolution
British politician (1931–2018)
known for introducing an amendment to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum that resulted in the devolution act being repealed even though a majority voted
George Cunningham (British politician)
George_Cunningham_(British_politician)
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
government in 1998 to give effect to the Scottish devolution referendum in 1997 which showed that Scotland was in favour of both of the set questions
Scotland_Act_1998
Political event in the United Kingdom
the Scottish National Party, committed to independence for Scotland, for voting with the Conservative Party who opposed devolution. The Scottish National
1979 vote of no confidence in the Callaghan ministry
1979_vote_of_no_confidence_in_the_Callaghan_ministry
Political movement favouring continuance of the UK
overall majority in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, the UK and Scottish governments agreed to hold a referendum on Scottish independence, which was
Unionism_in_Scotland
1998 agreements between the UK and Ireland
Ministers of Scotland and Wales both describing the Conservative government's proposals as an attempt to seize power and undo devolution. Most parties
Good_Friday_Agreement
Acts of Parliament creating the Kingdom of Great Britain
Martin (2012). The Scottish nation: a modern history. London: Penguin. ISBN 978-0-7181-9673-8. OCLC 1004568536. "Scottish Referendums". BBC. Archived from
Acts_of_Union_1707
Component parts of the UK since 1922
been devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, and Senedd. Additionally, devolution in Northern Ireland is conditional on co-operation
Countries of the United Kingdom
Countries_of_the_United_Kingdom
Association for Scottish devolution
aftermath of the 1979 referendum that failed to establish a devolved Scottish Assembly. The all-party Campaign for a Scottish Assembly, which was launched
Scottish Constitutional Convention
Scottish_Constitutional_Convention
Devolved government of Scotland
Scotland. It was formed in 1999 as the Scottish Executive following the 1997 referendum on Scottish devolution, and is headquartered at St Andrew's House
Scottish_Government
Country within the United Kingdom
Following a referendum on devolution proposals in 1997, the Scotland Act 1998 was passed by the British Parliament, which established a devolved Scottish Parliament
Scotland
Scottish nationalist paramilitary organisation
birthday. The SNLA was formed in the wake of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. This referendum had resulted in a majority of voters (51.6%) supporting
Scottish National Liberation Army
Scottish_National_Liberation_Army
UK law removing hereditary peerage from the House of Lords
Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 1994 Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum 1997 1998
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026
House_of_Lords_(Hereditary_Peers)_Act_2026
First Minister of Scotland from 1999 to 2000
Parliament in the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum. Following a successful campaign, Dewar worked on creating the Scotland Act 1998. Dewar led the
Donald_Dewar
UK constitutional legislation
Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 1994 Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum 1997 1998
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022
Dissolution_and_Calling_of_Parliament_Act_2022
BBC. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015. "Scottish devolution: What next for Scotland?". BBC News. Scotland. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015. Erlanger
History of the constitution of the United Kingdom
History_of_the_constitution_of_the_United_Kingdom
Agreement that led to the creation of the new state of Great Britain
2024. "The Last Scottish Parliament". Scottish Referendums. BBC News. Retrieved 23 October 2008. Devine, T. M. (1999). The Scottish Nation 1700–2000
Treaty_of_Union
application calls" from 2017 to 2019. Energy in Scotland 1979 Scottish devolution referendum "Oil and Gas in Scotland: A Brief History". www.simpsondeanrecruitment
Oil_industry_in_Scotland
Governance of a colony, dependent country, locality, or region by its own citizens
that devolution entered the political sphere – the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum was held. Despite a vote of 51.6% in favour of devolution, the
Home_rule
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
and advice amongst others by devolution of powers in relation to these fields to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Ministers. Management of the
Scotland_Act_2016
Laws that incorporated Wales into England
Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 1994 Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum 1997 1998
Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542
Laws_in_Wales_Acts_1535_and_1542
Political slogan in Scotland
Scottish home rule movement and the Scottish Press to describe Scottish devolution before, during, and immediately after the 1997 Scottish devolution
New_politics_(Scotland)
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
to establish a Scottish Assembly as a devolved legislature for Scotland. At a referendum held in the following year, the act failed to gain the necessary
Scotland_Act_1978
referendum 1973 Northern Ireland sovereignty referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution
Referendums_by_country
UK constitutional anomaly
majority voted in favour of devolution in the second referendum. The Scottish Parliament was formed by statute, the Scotland Act 1998, and is thus a creation
West_Lothian_question
Cameron-era government body on Scottish devolution
days of the referendum campaign. The Vow promised the devolution of more powers from the Parliament of the United Kingdom to the Scottish Parliament in
Smith_Commission
2007 government body regarding Holyrood's powers
accountable to both the Scottish Parliament and the UK Government. The Commission on Scottish Devolution should not be confused with the Scottish Constitutional
Commission on Scottish Devolution
Commission_on_Scottish_Devolution
1978. However, on 28 March 1979, following the defeat of the Scottish devolution referendum, Thatcher tabled a motion of no confidence in Callaghan's Labour
1979 United Kingdom general election
1979_United_Kingdom_general_election
1998 Northern Irish referendum for approval for the Good Friday Agreement
A referendum was held in Northern Ireland on 22 May 1998 over whether there was support for the Good Friday Agreement. The result was a majority (71.1%)
1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement referendum
1998_Northern_Ireland_Good_Friday_Agreement_referendum
created after a referendum on devolution took place on 11 September 1997 in which 74.3% of those who voted approved the idea. The Scotland Act (1998) was
1999 Scottish Parliament election
1999_Scottish_Parliament_election
Possible future referendum
second referendum (commonly referred to as indyref2) on Scotland becoming independent of the United Kingdom (UK) has been proposed by the Scottish Government
Proposed second Scottish independence referendum
Proposed_second_Scottish_independence_referendum
Idiom
by Scottish National Party, who were upset with Labour's treatment of the recent Scottish devolution referendum. In the resulting vote the Scottish nationalists
Turkeys_voting_for_Christmas
Uncodified national constitution
authority, there has been devolution granted to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland through respective parliaments of the Scottish Parliament, Senedd (formally
Constitution of the United Kingdom
Constitution_of_the_United_Kingdom
British political process and ideology
recent push for Scottish independence has had its effect on the North of England, with the 2004 North East England devolution referendum held in order to
Devolution to the North of England
Devolution_to_the_North_of_England
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Jackson 2004, p. 368–370. Sproule, Luke (27 June 2021). "NI 100: How NI devolution changed the face of the UK". BBC News. Retrieved 19 February 2026. McCluskey
Government of Ireland Act 1920
Government_of_Ireland_Act_1920
Political party in the United Kingdom
The Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party is a unionist single-issue political party in Scotland. It stands in opposition to devolution and seeks to abolish
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party
Abolish_the_Scottish_Parliament_Party
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Act - Hansard". hansard.parliament.uk. Retrieved 17 November 2020. "AV Referendum Question Published". BBC News. 22 July 2010. George Eaton (12 May 2010)
Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
Fixed-term_Parliaments_Act_2011
Political party in Scotland
the Scottish Constitutional Convention in the successful Yes-Yes campaign in the devolution referendum which led to the establishment of a Scottish Parliament
Scottish_National_Party
Act of the UK Parliament
voted by 544 to 53 in favour of the principle of holding a referendum with only the Scottish National Party opposing the bill, and by 316 votes to 53 on
European Union Referendum Act 2015
European_Union_Referendum_Act_2015
opinion polls that were conducted in relation to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, that was held on 18 September 2014. Overall, polls showed
Opinion polling for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum
Opinion_polling_for_the_2014_Scottish_independence_referendum
UK law relating to internal trade
the significant and regressive impact of the IMA on devolution. Devolution Since the Brexit Referendum The Welsh Government has described it as "an attack
United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020
United_Kingdom_Internal_Market_Act_2020
Referendum held in Northern Ireland
The 1973 Northern Ireland border poll was a referendum held in Northern Ireland on 8 March 1973 on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United
1973 Northern Ireland border poll
1973_Northern_Ireland_border_poll
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Retrieved 19 June 2026. Shelley Elizabeth Romein v The Advocate General for Scotland on behalf of The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] CSIH
British_Nationality_Act_1948
Head of government of Scotland
failure of the referendum of 1979 led to the Act not being implemented. Following the 1997 referendum and Scotland Act 1998, Scottish devolution led to the
First_Minister_of_Scotland
Leader of the Welsh Government
elected bodies for Scotland and Wales, but the proposals were rejected by 79.7% to 20.3% in the 1979 Welsh devolution referendum. Following their 1997
First_Minister_of_Wales
Status of the Scottish islands
in favour. In the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum there were two questions, the first on whether there should be a Scottish Parliament, and the second
Constitutional status of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Constitutional_status_of_Orkney,_Shetland_and_the_Western_Isles
1921 agreement which ended the Irish War of Independence
Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 1994 Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum 1997 1998
Anglo-Irish_Treaty
Orkney and Shetland. Plans for a Scottish Assembly ultimately failed as a result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, ensuring a continuation of the
1978_Shetland_referendum
Political proposal
calls for a proposed second Scottish independence referendum. Pro-independence party Plaid Cymru has pledged to hold a referendum should they win a majority
Proposed Welsh independence referendum
Proposed_Welsh_independence_referendum
Scottish politician
oppose Scottish devolution. Subsequently, he led the Conservative contribution to the Yes campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. Although
Alick Buchanan-Smith (politician)
Alick_Buchanan-Smith_(politician)
Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership election
(Publicity), chair of the unsuccessful SNP campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, and a leading figure in the 79 Group. Willie McRae, Vice Chair
1979 Scottish National Party leadership election
1979_Scottish_National_Party_leadership_election
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Council ceased to have effect, on 5 May 2011 following the 2011 Welsh devolution referendum. The act was further amended to rename the assembly to Senedd Cymru
Government_of_Wales_Act_2006
Part of the British Conservative Party
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Tòraidheach na h-Alba), known as the Scottish Conservatives or the Scottish Tories
Scottish_Conservatives
2011 British government body
The Commission on Devolution in Wales (Welsh: Comisiwn ar Ddatganoli yng Nghymru), also known as the Silk Commission, was an independent commission established
Commission on Devolution in Wales
Commission_on_Devolution_in_Wales
Lib–Lab pact Winter of Discontent 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution referendum Vote of no confidence 1979 budget 1979 general election
1976 Labour Party leadership election
1976_Labour_Party_leadership_election
for their own parliament". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 July 2021. "Scottish Referendum Live - The Results". BBC Politics 97. Retrieved 21 July 2021. "Tories
Opinion polling for the 2001 United Kingdom general election
Opinion_polling_for_the_2001_United_Kingdom_general_election
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
for lacking any recognised ID card. The new Labour government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, published in December 2024, planned to
Elections_Act_2022
While Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolved legislatures in referendums in 1997 and 1998 (see 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, 1997
Politics_of_England
1914 United Kingdom law providing Ireland with home rule
Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 1994 Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Welsh devolution referendum 1997 1998
Government of Ireland Act 1914
Government_of_Ireland_Act_1914
Edinburgh-based think tank
advocating Devolution Plus. Devolution Plus is a system whereby the Scottish devolution settlement would be amended to see both the Scottish Parliament
Reform_Scotland
UK public policy areas
legislate. Devolution in the United Kingdom is regarded as the decentralisation of power from the UK Government, with powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament
Devolved, reserved and excepted matters
Devolved,_reserved_and_excepted_matters
Water privatisation referendum in Scotland
water authority of the Scottish Government in the post-devolution era. The Scotsman 8 March 1993 "Strathclyde Water Referendum: 97% Say No". Local Government
1994 Strathclyde water referendum
1994_Strathclyde_water_referendum
2014 British film
the late Scottish folk singer and songwriter Davy Steele, called ‘Scotland Yet’, written at the time of the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum. Various
Scotland_Yet
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979
and Welsh devolution were held in March 1979 the Welsh devolution referendum saw a large majority vote against, while the Scottish referendum returned
James_Callaghan
Wing of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland
"Yes-Yes" vote in the 1997 devolution referendum. In the first elections to the Scottish Parliament in 1999, the Scottish Liberal Democrats won 17 seats
Scottish_Liberal_Democrats
SCOTTISH DEVOLUTION-REFERENDUM
SCOTTISH DEVOLUTION-REFERENDUM
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Mairead, MYSIE means "pearl."
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMINA means "northman."
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMANNA means "northman."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican, Scottish
From Scotland; A Gael; Diminutive of Scott; A Scotsman
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of McKenzie.English : variant of Kinsey.
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Maighread, PEIGI means "pearl."
Male
Scottish
Scottish name LAIRD means "landowner."
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Brodie.English : variant of Broady.
Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic name DEÃ’IRIDH means "pilgrim."
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Jane: God is gracious.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Norris.English : variant of Northey.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Troup.English : variant of Throop.
Male
English
Pet form of English Scott, SCOTTIE means "Scotsman."
Female
Scottish
Scottish name MAIGHDLIN means "magnificent."
Girl/Female
Scottish
Name of a prominent Scottish clan spelled to preserve original Scottish pronunciation.
Girl/Female
Scottish Welsh
Scottish place name.
Boy/Male
English Scottish American
From Scotland; a Gael.
Female
Scottish
Manx form of Scottish Peigi, PAAIE means "pearl."
Boy/Male
Scottish
Sea. A Scottish surname and place name.
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish surname and place name.
SCOTTISH DEVOLUTION-REFERENDUM
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Male
Greek
(Ἀλκαῖος) Greek name ALKAIOS means "strength." In mythology, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Perseus.
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Australian, Hebrew, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi, Swahili
Brocaded Silk; Golden; Beautiful
Female
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Arabella, ARABELA means "lovable."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Courageous Friend
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian
Form of Nika
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, generally from a field name denoting a triangular area, Old English gÄra (see Gore) at the corner of an open field after rectangular furlongs had been laid out.Jewish : Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.U.S. President James Abram Garfield (1831–81) was preceded by at least six Garfields born in America, his immigrant ancestor having come to Massachusetts Bay with John Winthrop in 1630.
Boy/Male
Indian
Description of a lion
Girl/Female
Tamil
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, Hebrew, Latin
Of the Sea
Boy/Male
English Hebrew Italian
Right-hand son. Also a.
SCOTTISH DEVOLUTION-REFERENDUM
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n.
The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem.
n.
Return to a point before occupied, or to a point relatively the same; a rolling back; return; as, revolution in an ellipse or spiral.
n.
Evolution of one's self; development by inherent quality or power.
n.
A total or radical change; as, a revolution in one's circumstances or way of living.
n.
The act of overthrowing, pulling down, or destroying a pile or structure; destruction by violence; utter overthrow; -- opposed to construction; as, the demolition of a house, of military works, of a town, or of hopes.
v. t.
Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt.
n.
The act of revolving, or turning round on an axis or a center; the motion of a body round a fixed point or line; rotation; as, the revolution of a wheel, of a top, of the earth on its axis, etc.
a.
Like a slut; untidy; indecently negligent of cleanliness; disorderly; as, a sluttish woman.
n.
The act of unfolding or unrolling; hence, in the process of growth; development; as, the evolution of a flower from a bud, or an animal from the egg.
a.
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of Scotland, their country, or their language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; a Scottish dialect.
n.
That which is resolved or determined; a settled purpose; determination. Specifically: A formal expression of the opinion or will of an official body or a public assembly, adopted by vote; as, a legislative resolution; the resolutions of a public meeting.
a.
Making a revolution or revolutions; rotating; -- used also figuratively of time, seasons, etc., depending on the revolution of the earth.
n.
One who makes a resolution; one who joins with others in a declaration or resolution; specifically, one of a party in the Scottish Church in the 17th century.
n.
The act or process of raising a quantity to any power assigned; the multiplication of a quantity into itself a given number of times; -- the reverse of evolution.
n.
The extraction of roots; -- the reverse of involution.
n.
A diminutive of the bendlet, containing one half its area or one quarter the area of the bend. When a single cottise is used alone it is often called a cost. See also Couple-close.
n.
A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.
n.
The motion of a point, line, or surface about a point or line as its center or axis, in such a manner that a moving point generates a curve, a moving line a surface (called a surface of revolution), and a moving surface a solid (called a solid of revolution); as, the revolution of a right-angled triangle about one of its sides generates a cone; the revolution of a semicircle about the diameter generates a sphere.
n.
Involution in one's self; hence, abstraction of thought; reverie.
n.
The motion of any body, as a planet or satellite, in a curved line or orbit, until it returns to the same point again, or to a point relatively the same; -- designated as the annual, anomalistic, nodical, sidereal, or tropical revolution, according as the point of return or completion has a fixed relation to the year, the anomaly, the nodes, the stars, or the tropics; as, the revolution of the earth about the sun; the revolution of the moon about the earth.