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To the nines" is an idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as "dressed to the nines" or "dressed up to the nines". In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as "dressed to the nines" or "dressed up to the nines".
Campbell is a Scottish surname —derived from the Gaelic roots cam ("crooked") and beul ("mouth")—that had originated as a nickname meaning "crooked mouth" or "wry mouthed." [ 2 ] Clan Campbell , historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Highland clans, traces its origins to the ancient Britons of Strathclyde . [ 3 ]
Colin Campbell (New Zealand bishop) (born 1941), Catholic bishop of Dunedin; Sir Colin Campbell (British Army officer, born 1754) (1754–1814), British Army general; Colin Campbell (entrepreneur), Canadian 21st century serial Internet entrepreneur; Colin Campbell, first Major-Commandant of the 100th Regiment of Foot
To the nines is an idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". To the nines may also refer to: To the Nines (Only Crime album) To the Nines (Hatesphere album) To the Nines, a 2003 Janet Evanovich novel
In traditional genealogies of Clan Campbell, the clan's origins are in the ancient Britons of Strathclyde. [5] The earliest Campbell in written record is Gillespie, whose name is recorded in 1263. [5] Early grants to Gillespie and his relations were almost all in east-central Scotland.
The Scottish Gaelic name is recorded in the spelling Colin from as early as the 14th century. [4] MacCailean was a patronymic used by Clan Campbell , after Cailean Mór (died 1296). As a surname, Colin can be derived from the given name, but can also be of unrelated (French) origin.
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Gertrude Elizabeth, Lady Colin Campbell (née Blood; 3 May 1857 – 1 November 1911) [1] was an Irish-born journalist, author, playwright, and editor. She was married to Lord Colin Campbell , a brother-in-law of Princess Louise , Queen Victoria 's fourth daughter.