Kilmarnock

English

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic, from cill (“churchyard, chapel”) + the Saint name Marnock. The name is from Mo-Ernin-og (“my little Ernan”).

Proper noun

Kilmarnock

1. A town in East Ayrshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS4238).

Derived terms

• Kilmarnock cowl
• Kilmarnock willow

Noun

Kilmarnock (plural Kilmarnocks)

1. A closely woven broad bonnet, having a peak of the same material at the top, originally made at Kilmarnock.