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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish place-names).
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ST MIRREN. A soubriquet for Paisley in Renfrewshire of which St Mirren (6th c.) is the patron saint (Rnf. 1837 Laird of Logan 214). The local football team is so called.
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"St Mirren ". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00089641>
