Abstract This paper traces several changes in the pronunciation of unaccented final syllables in Scottish place names. It claims that place names which are lexically opaque are more likely to reflect changes in pronunciation earlier than words the lexical meaning of which is well known. As a parallel. the loss of -l in words like ball. https://www.ealisboa.com/mega-deal-OtterBox-Defender-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-top-savings/