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Mal·colm

definition

  - the name of four kings of Scotland.

  - Malcolm I(died 954), reigned 943–954.

  - Malcolm II(c.954–1034), reigned 1005–34.

  - Malcolm III(c.1031–93), son of Duncan I; reigned 1058–93; known as Malcolm Canmore (from Gaelic Ceann-mor, great head). He came to the throne after killing Macbeth in battle (1057) and was responsible for helping to form Scotland into an organized kingdom.

  - Malcolm IV(1141–65), grandson of David I; reigned 1153–65; known as Malcolm the Maiden. His reign witnessed a progressive loss of power to Henry II of England.