Easton

/ˈistən/ noun

Definition

a place name, typically meaning 'eastern town' or settlement

Etymology

from Old English 'east' + 'tun' (settlement), literally meaning 'eastern town'

Kelly Says

There are dozens of places named Easton across America - early settlers weren't very creative with names, often just describing geographic directions!

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