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From Maccus, a Saxon immigrant granted
lands in Tweeddale in the twelth century. The Maxwells were
a powerful Borders family who long feuded with the Johnstones
of Dumfries.
OK, enough of the keech:
Famous Maxwells include:
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Fat Boab Maxwell
Famous crook and newspaper publisher
whose real name was Ludwig Hoch and wisnae really a
Jock.
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Maxwells Silver Hammer
Song by The Beatles which has
nothing to do with Scotland
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Maxwell House Coffee
A drink which has beneficial
properties after a night oot on the eighty shilling
(beer).
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Gavin Maxwell
Had a very bright ring ....
sounds painful
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James Maxwell
Genius, lauded by Einstein,
all round good guy and discoverer of Radio waves
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