English Explanatory Dictionary

Lambeth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A district in central London, England.
  2. A London borough of Greater London.
  3. A habitational surname from Old English.
  4. Ellipsis of Lambeth Conference.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæmbəθ/ LL-Q7979-Soundguys-Lambeth.wav

Word forms

Lambeth Lambeths

Etymology

The name is recorded in 1062 as Lambehitha, from Old English lamb (“lamb”) + hȳþ (“hithe, landing-place”), and in 1255 as Lambeth. Equivalent to lamb + hithe.

Derived words

Lambeth degree Lambeth Palace Lambeth Walk South Lambeth
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