Dorset

/ˈdɔrsɪt/ noun

Definition

a county in southwest England known for its coastline and rural landscapes

Etymology

from Old English Dornsæte 'dwellers around Dorn', from Celtic durn 'fist-like hill' + Old English sæte 'settlers'

Kelly Says

Dorset's name literally means 'people who live by the fist-shaped hill' - and it's home to the famous Jurassic Coast where Mary Anning found her fossils!

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