English Explanatory Dictionary

Chiswick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A placename:
  2. A suburban area of London in the borough of Hounslow, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ2078).
  3. A suburb in the City of Canada Bay, Inner West area, Sydney, Australia.
  4. A habitational surname from Old English.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪzɪk/ LL-Q7979-Soundguys-Chiswick.wav

Word forms

Chiswick Chiswicks

Etymology

From Old English ċīese (“cheese”) + wīc (“village”); equivalent to cheese + -wick.

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