Bisley

/ˈbɪzli/ noun

A small British village famous for its shooting competitions, or the type of marksmanship competition held there.

From Bisley, a location in Surrey, England, where rifle shooting competitions have been held since the 1800s. Place names often become common nouns when an activity becomes strongly associated with a specific location.

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