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Eriskay

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɹɪskeɪ/

The English word “Eriskay” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. An island and community council area in Western Isles council area, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, between South Uist and Barra.

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic Èirisgeigh, from Old Norse Eiríksey (literally “Erik's island”).

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