Longworth

/ˈlɔːŋwɜːrθ/ noun

Definition

A type of mining excavation or a geological formation; primarily a proper noun used in place names.

Etymology

A surname and place name, likely from Old English 'long' + 'worth' meaning 'long enclosure or farm.' It appears in British geography and historical mining contexts.

Kelly Says

Longworth appears in British mining history, and surnames like this are linguistic fossils—'worth' comes from Old English and tells us where ancient people built their farms.

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