Kelligrews

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably named after the Kelligrew family. Otherwise:

  • Named after Kelligrews Head.
  • According to local tradition, named after pirate Captain Kelly.[1]

Proper noun[edit]

Kelligrews

  1. A neighbourhood of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Handcock, W.G. Place Names of Newfoundland and Labrador
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