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Burslem (name) means a town within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ8749).

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A town within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ8749).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

It comes from Old English Burgweard ("a personal name") plus -s- plus Proto-Celtic *limos ("elm").

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"burslem" (name) means a town within the city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ8749).

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