Macleod of Dare. Young Scotchman who visits London and loses his heart to a beautiful actress. She encourages him for a while, but in the end jilts him. In the insanity consequent upon the disappointment, he causes her death and his own.—William Black, Macleod of Dare.
Macleuchar (Mrs.), bookkeeper at the coach-office in Edinburgh.—Sir W. Scott, The Antiquary (time, George II.).
MacLouis, captain of the king’s guard.—Sir W. Scott, Fair Maid of Perth (time, Henry IV.).
Maclure (Elizabeth), an old widow and a covenanter.—Sir W. Scott, Old Mortality (time, Charles II.).
MacMorlan (Mr.), deputy-sheriff, and guardian to Lucy Bertram.
Mrs. M’Morlan, his wife.—Sir W. Scott, Guy Mannering (time, George II.).
MacMurrough, “Nan Fonn,” the family bard at Glennaquoich to Fergus M’Ivor.—Sir W. Scott, Waverley (time, George II.).
Ma´coma´, a good and wise genius, who protects the prudent and pious against the wiles of all evil genii.—Sir C. Morell [J. Ridley], Tales of the Genii (“The Enchanter’s Tale,” vi., 1751).
MacPhadraick (Miles), a Highland officer under Barcaldine, or Captain Campbell.—Sir W. Scott, The Highland Widow, (time, George II.).
Macraw (Francis), an old domestic at the earl of Glenallen’s.—Sir W. Scott, The Antiquary (time, George III.).