English Explanatory Dictionary

Little Thatch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An island of the British Virgin Islands.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪtl̩ ˈθæt͡ʃ/

Word forms

Little Thatch

Etymology

Etymology uncertain. According to local folklore, the island is named after infamous pirate Edward Teach (around 1680 - 1718). The element little was added to distinguish the island from Great Thatch.

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