English Explanatory Dictionary

Wallops Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An island of Accomack, Virginia, United States in the Virginia Barrier Islands, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Word forms

Wallops Island

Etymology

From Wallop + -'s + island. From landowner John Wallop, who was granted title to the island in 1692 by the Crown.

Synonyms

Kegotank Island
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