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Shrewsbury

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Name — A historic market town in Shropshire, England, and the county town of Shropshire.

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Etymology

From Old English Sċrobbesburh (literally “fort in the scrubland region”), from *sċrob (“shrub, scrub”) + burh. Compare Shropshire from Sċrobbesċīr, short form of Sċrobbesbyriġ sċīr (literally “shire of Shrewsbury”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shrewsbury” mean?

The word “Shrewsbury” means a historic market town in Shropshire, England, and the county town of Shropshire.

How do you pronounce “Shrewsbury”?

“Shrewsbury” is pronounced SHROHZB-ree (/ˈʃɹoʊzbəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shrewsbury” in a sentence?

Here is “Shrewsbury” used in a sentence: “Shrewsbury is known for its medieval architecture and river loop.”

What part of speech is “Shrewsbury”?

“Shrewsbury” is a name.

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