Brisbane
The origin and history of Brisbane.
Etymology
The city and river are named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
Class of 1821
Brisbane first entered the language around 1821.
See the full Class of 1821 →The origin and history of Brisbane.
The city and river are named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825.
Brisbane first entered the language around 1821.
See the full Class of 1821 →