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Bainbridge

Bainbridge (name) means an English surname, and a place name used for towns in England, the United States, and Canada. Example: “They took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island.”

name

An English surname, and a place name used for towns in England, the United States, and Canada.

"They took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island."

Word forms

Bainbridges plural

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Etymology

From Bain, a river in North Yorkshire, + Old English brycġ ("bridge").

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Bainbridge

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bainbridge” mean?

The word “Bainbridge” means an English surname, and a place name used for towns in England, the United States, and Canada.

How do you use “Bainbridge” in a sentence?

Here is “Bainbridge” used in a sentence: “They took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island.”

What part of speech is “Bainbridge”?

“Bainbridge” is a name.

Where does the word “Bainbridge” come from?

The word “Bainbridge” comes from Old English. From Bain, a river in North Yorkshire, + Old English brycġ ("bridge").

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