English Explanatory Dictionary

Millwall

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.

Pronunciation

/mɪlwɔːl/

Word forms

Millwall

Etymology

Referring to the large number of windmills built on the river wall in the 19th century. Originally known as Marshwall, the area acquired its new name with its breakaway from its former parish of Poplar.

Derived words

Millwall brick
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