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Somerset

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Name — A county in South West England, also used as a given name or surname.

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Etymology

From Old English Sumorsaete, meaning "settlers at the summer pastures."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Somerset” mean?

The word “Somerset” means a county in South West England, also used as a given name or surname.

How do you pronounce “Somerset”?

“Somerset” is pronounced SUHM-uh-seht (/ˈsʌm.ɚ.sɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “Somerset” in a sentence?

Here is “Somerset” used in a sentence: “They spent their holiday touring the countryside of Somerset.”

What part of speech is “Somerset”?

“Somerset” is a name.

Where does the word “Somerset” come from?

The word “Somerset” comes from Old English. From Old English Sumorsaete, meaning "settlers at the summer pastures.".

Is “Somerset” a common word?

“Somerset” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Somerset a city or a county?

Somerset is a county in South West England, not a city. It is also used as a given name or surname.

Is "Somerset" only a place name?

No, in addition to naming a county in South West England, "Somerset" is also used as a given name or surname for people.

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