MABINOGI (Welsh, Four Branches): The four branches or four parts of The Mabinogion, a medieval collection of Welsh myths and legends important in Celtic studies generally and in Arthurian legends more specifically.
The word Tory derives from the Middle Irish word toraidhe; tÃ³raidhe Modern irish: torai, tÃ³raÃ­ outlaw robber, or brigand From the irish, word toir, tÃ³ir meaning pursuit since outlaws. were pursued menhe term Tory or Loyalist was used in the American Revolution for those who remained loyal to the British Crown. Since early in the 18th century, Tory had described those upholding the right of the King over Parliament.
Taken from the name of the plant having very small scale-like leaves and purplish-pink flowers. The word is derived from the Old English haddyr (heather, plants of the heath family).From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.eanings and history of the name Heather : | Edit. The girl's name Heather \he(a)-ther\ is pronounced HEH-ther. It is of Middle English origin.