To-names were particularly prevalent in fishing communities in the northeastern part of Scotland, but were also used in the Borders and the West Highlands. In some cases within fishing communities, the names of fishing boats were tacked onto the names people in order to differentiate them from others.
adjective. The definition of matrifocal is a group, tribe or household led by a woman. An example of matrifocal is the Mosuo society in China.
The grounds of marital and family status intersect to cover a range of family forms, including lone parent and blended families, as well as families where the parents are in a âcommon lawâ relationship.Relevant policy: 1  Policy and guidelines on discrimination because of family status.he grounds of marital and family status intersect to cover a range of family forms, including lone parent and blended families, as well as families where the parents are in a âcommon lawâ relationship. Relevant policy: 1  Policy and guidelines on discrimination because of family status.