English Explanatory Dictionary

Kingston upon Hull

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A maritime city and unitary authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, also known as Hull.

Word forms

Kingston upon Hull

Etymology

Distinguishing this location from other places also known as Kingston. Hull refers to the River Hull, Kingston was rendered as Kyngeston or King's Town at first.

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