Placenames

Word PLACENAMES
Character 10
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Definitions and meanings of "Placenames"

What do we mean by placenames?

The name of a place; a word or phrase which indicates a particular location or region.

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The word "placenames" in example sentences

And the significance of placenames is a major sub-theme of the last third of the book. ❋ Webcowgirl (2007)

Taggart also collects examples into wider themes such as how names evolve "through mumbling and confusion", the Norwegian influence on the northwest, tautological placenames "Bredon" means "hill hill", and placenames we might snigger at, though they have "perfectly sensible derivations": Badgers Mount, Great Snoring, Nasty, and Ogle. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Another factor for The Hague, I believe, is that one-syllable placenames are rare. ❋ Unknown (2009)

However, as others have already pointed out, the book is not a factual travel account and so all locations and placenames may not be quite where or what they appear to be at first sight. ❋ Unknown (2010)

MacAodha, B.S. Some major elements in Spanish placenames. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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