MAY-kloid

Definitions

1. noun

a Scottish surname, typically of Gaelic origin, referring to a person or people bearing this name.

“The McLeods were a prominent clan in Scottish history.”

2. proper noun

a specific place or location, typically a geographical area, associated with the McLeod name.

“The Isle of Lewis is home to the McLeod family’s ancestral lands.”

3. verb

to search or look for something, especially in a careful or methodical manner.

“The archaeologists had to McLeod the site for hours to find the hidden artifacts.”