Burnley

/ˈbɜːrnli/ noun

A town in Lancashire, England, known for its industrial heritage and football club.

From Old English 'Brunlai' meaning 'woodland clearing by the river Brun'. The name reflects the Anglo-Saxon practice of describing places by their geographical features.

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