Bradshaw
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Noun — (historical, British) A well-known railway timetable and travel guide, published under the name George Bradshaw until it ceased in 1961.
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Etymology
The place name comes from Old English brād ("broad") plus sceaga ("thicket"), giving "broad thicket"; the famous railway guide was named after its publisher, George Bradshaw.
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What does “Bradshaw” mean?
The word “Bradshaw” means (historical, British) A well-known railway timetable and travel guide, published under the name George Bradshaw until it ceased in 1961. In plain terms, best known historically as the name of Britain's standard railway timetable; also a common English surname.
How do you use “Bradshaw” in a sentence?
Here is “Bradshaw” used in a sentence: “Victorian travelers consulted their Bradshaw before boarding any train.”
What part of speech is “Bradshaw”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bradshaw” can be a noun, a verb and a name.
Where does the word “Bradshaw” come from?
The word “Bradshaw” comes from Old English. The place name comes from Old English brād ("broad") plus sceaga ("thicket"), giving "broad thicket"; the famous railway guide was named after its publisher, George Bradshaw.
Is “Bradshaw” a common word?
“Bradshaw” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bradshaw” have?
“Bradshaw” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (historical, British) A well-known railway timetable and travel guide, published under the name George Bradshaw until it ceased in 1961.
Related words
Brayshaw
