Definitions

1. noun

a Scottish or Irish surname, or a habitational name from a place so named, such as Macfarlane, Inverness-shire, which is derived from the Gaelic Mac Phàrlain, ‘son of Farlann’, a personal name that is itself derived from the Gaelic parlan, ‘spearman’ or ‘warrior’.

“The MacFarlanes have been living in Scotland for centuries, and their surname has become a common name in the region.”

2. verb

to give or provide something to someone, especially a person who is in need.

“The charity organization MacFarlane helped to feed the homeless during the winter months.”