Exeter

/ˈɛksɪtər/ noun

Definition

a city in Devon, England, or various places named after it

Etymology

From Latin 'Isca Dumnoniorum', later Anglo-Saxon 'Exanceaster' meaning 'fortified place on the Exe river'

Kelly Says

Exeter's name beautifully shows English linguistic history - from Celtic river name to Roman Latin to Anglo-Saxon 'ceaster' (meaning fort)!

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