English Explanatory Dictionary

Humber

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England.
  2. A coastal sea area centered on this estuary.
  3. A hamlet in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9075).
  4. A hamlet and civil parish (served by Humber, Ford and Stoke Prior Parish Council) south-east of Leominster, Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO5356).
  5. A river in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  6. A former make of British motor car.
  7. A surname.

Word forms

Humber

Etymology

From Middle English Humber, from Old English Humbre.

Derived words

Barrow upon Humber Barton upon Humber Brough-on-Humber Humbermouth Humberside Northumbria
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