English Explanatory Dictionary

Oldbury

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A place in England:
  2. A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands (OS grid ref SO9889).
  3. A settlement and fortification in Ightham parish, Tonbridge and Malling district, Kent (OS grid ref TQ5856).
  4. A village in Bridgnorth parish, Shropshire (OS grid ref SO7192).
  5. A hamlet in Hartshill parish, North Warwickshire district, England (OS grid ref SP3194).
  6. A rural locality in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Western Australia.

Word forms

Oldbury

Etymology

From old + -bury. Doublet of Aldborough, Aldbrough, and Aldeburgh. Compare Oldenburg.

Related words

Newburgh Newbury Old City Old Town oldtown New City Newton New Town Newtown Newville
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