Butterworth
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Name — An English surname, and a city in Penang, Malaysia named after a colonial governor.
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Etymology
From Old English butere ("butter") + worþ ("enclosure"); the Malaysian city is named after William John Butterworth.
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What does “Butterworth” mean?
The word “Butterworth” means an English surname, and a city in Penang, Malaysia named after a colonial governor.
How do you pronounce “Butterworth”?
“Butterworth” is pronounced BUH-tuh-wurth (/ˈbʌtə(ɹ)ˌwɜː(ɹ)θ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Butterworth” in a sentence?
Here is “Butterworth” used in a sentence: “They flew into Butterworth before crossing to Penang island.”
What part of speech is “Butterworth”?
“Butterworth” is a name.
Where does the word “Butterworth” come from?
The word “Butterworth” comes from Old English. From Old English butere ("butter") + worþ ("enclosure"); the Malaysian city is named after William John Butterworth.