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2. List of generic forms in place names in the British Isles

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   This article lists a number of common generic forms in place names in the British Isles, their meanings and some examples of their use.The study of place names is called toponymy; for a more detailed examination of this subject in relation to British and Irish place names, refer to Toponymy in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

3. Toponymy - Wikipedia

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   In a more specific sense, the term toponymy refers to an inventory of toponyms, while the discipline researching such names is referred to as toponymics or toponomastics. [7] Toponymy is a branch of onomastics, the study of proper names of all kinds. [8] A person who studies toponymy is called toponymist. [1]

4. Category:Toponymy - Wikipedia

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   Australian toponymy (1 C, 8 P) Names of places in Azerbaijan (2 P) B. Brazilian toponymy (1 P) British toponymy (5 C, 9 P) C. Celtic toponyms (7 C, 18 P) City ...

5. Place Names - Wikipedia

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   Place Names: Approaches and Perspectives in Toponymy and Toponomastics is a book by linguists and authors Francesco Perono Cacciafoco and Francesco Paolo Cavallaro. The book explores toponymy and toponomastics. Through associating these studies with various disciplines and elucidating key methodologies with illustrative case studies, the volume ...

6. Toponymy of England - Wikipedia

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   For example, Whichford (Warwickshire) means "the ford on (of) the Hwicce", but the location of the ford is lost. [26] The elements den (valley) and don (hill) from Old English are sometimes confused now that their meanings are forgotten or obscure; for example Croydon is in a valley and Willesden is on a hill. Their expected spellings might ...

7. Celtic toponymy - Wikipedia

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   Celtic toponymy is the study of place names wholly or partially of Celtic origin. These names are found throughout continental Europe, Britain , Ireland , Anatolia and, latterly, through various other parts of the globe not originally occupied by Celts .