English Explanatory Dictionary

Aldgate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An area and ward within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).
  2. A London Underground station in Aldgate.
  3. A settlement in Ketton parish, Rutland, England (OS grid ref SK9804).
  4. A village in Adelaide Hills council area, South Australia.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/ /ˈɔːld-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-Aldgate.wav

Word forms

Aldgate

Etymology

From Old English eald (“old”) + Old English geat (“gate”); equivalent to old + gate.

Derived words

draught on the pump at Aldgate
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