English Explanatory Dictionary

Admirals Beach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈæd.məɹ.əlz ˈbiːt͡ʃ/

Word forms

Admirals Beach

Etymology

The name of the town refers to the position of fishing admiral, i.e. the first fisherman to reach a certain harbor in Newfoundland. The fishing admiral had authority over all other visiting fishermen.

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