Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish place-names).
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CHANRY. Also Shainry (see S, letter, 6.(1)(ii)). An earlier name, still locally current, for Fortrose in Rossshire, from its chanonry or cathedral. [′(t)ʃenre]
