English Explanatory Dictionary

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SJ8193).

Word forms

Chorlton-cum-Hardy Chorlton Hardy Chorlton with Hardy

Etymology

Distinguishing this Chorlton from others, particularly nearby Chorlton-on-Medlock. English cum is a borrowing of Latin cum (“with”) and Hardy was a nearby settlement gradually absorbed by Chorlton.

Derived words

Chorlton Park
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