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Bolton
bol-tuhn
Bolton (name) means an English surname, and a large town and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. Example: “Bolton Wanderers play their home matches in Greater Manchester.”
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An English surname, and a large town and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England.
"Bolton Wanderers play their home matches in Greater Manchester."
"But Bolton deserve real credit, seeking to take advantage of their jitters at every opportunity in typically determined fashion."
— Chris Whyatt, Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton (2010)
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Etymology
From Middle English Bodeltone, ultimately from Old English words for "home, hall" and "enclosure, town."
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What does “Bolton” mean?
The word “Bolton” means an English surname, and a large town and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England.
How do you pronounce “Bolton”?
“Bolton” is pronounced bol-tuhn (/bɒltən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bolton” in a sentence?
Here is “Bolton” used in a sentence: “Bolton Wanderers play their home matches in Greater Manchester.”
What part of speech is “Bolton”?
“Bolton” is a name.
Where does the word “Bolton” come from?
The word “Bolton” comes from Old English. From Middle English Bodeltone, ultimately from Old English words for "home, hall" and "enclosure, town.".
Is “Bolton” a common word?
“Bolton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Bolton a place name, a surname, or both?
Bolton is both an English surname and the name of a large town and metropolitan borough located in Greater Manchester, England. Context usually makes clear which sense is meant, such as a person's last name versus a reference to the town.
Is Bolton part of Manchester?
Bolton is not part of the city of Manchester itself but is one of the metropolitan boroughs that make up Greater Manchester, England. It functions as its own town with a distinct identity within the wider Greater Manchester area.
