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 As you proceed to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages, you will learn how to use the records to find your ancestors.
+== Definition of Terms  ==
+It's important to start learning the definitions of new words, since the exercise will aid you in getting more involved in your research. Today you may be unsure about the definition of 'christening' or 'census,' but later your list may include words like 'heritor', 'reeve', and 'gaol'. Learning these new terms can be like learning a new language. <br>
+For more information, go to the [[Scotland Glossary of Genealogical Terms|Glossary of Terms]].
+Another source for definitions of terms is the Glossary available online on the [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/glossary ScotlandsPeople]($) website.
+You can also use dictionaries to learn their meanings. <br>
+*''The Oxford&nbsp;English Dictionary'' is a very&nbsp;complete dictionary that includes&nbsp;unusual and country-specific terms.&nbsp;
+*''The Local Historian's Encyclopedia ''defines historical terms in relation to land, occupation, transportation, etc.
+*''The Dictionary of Genealogy ''shows the genealogical usage for many terms, with the emphasis toward ecclesiastical matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 == Jurisdictions, Gazetteers and Maps <br> ==