Meaning of placename Gorbals







the name first documented in 15th , 16th centuries gorbaldis , , etymology unclear. may related latin word garbale (sheaf), found in scots term garbal teind (tenth sheaf), tithe of corn given parish rector. taking of garbal teind right given george elphinstone in 1616 part of 19-year tack (lease). placename therefore mean sheaves . name similar lowland scots word gorbal/gorbel/garbal/garbel (unfledged bird), perhaps reference lepers allowed beg alms in public. gaelic form of name conjectural, since none survives medieval times. gort bhaile (garden of town) conforms suggestions made a.g. callant in 1888, other interpretations popular.


in 19th , 20th centuries, area home large numbers of migrants scottish highlands, , immigrants italy , ireland, attracted industrial jobs. left homelands struggling social problems , poverty. housed new wave of jewish immigrants eastern , central europe, , time housed great majority of scotland s jewish population. jewish population moved out of area members gained education , rose in economic class. although irish-catholic population has declined extent, many of group have remained since area s redevelopment.







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