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Crewe
KROO
Crewe (name) means a town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction. Example: “They changed trains at Crewe on the way north.”
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A town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction.
"They changed trains at Crewe on the way north."
How to use Crewe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English town famous for its railway history.
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- Crewes
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Etymology
Recorded in the Domesday Book as "Creu", from an Old Welsh word meaning "weir" or "crossing".
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What does “Crewe” mean?
The word “Crewe” means a town in Cheshire, England, known as a major railway junction. In plain terms, an English town famous for its railway history.
How do you pronounce “Crewe”?
“Crewe” is pronounced KROO (/ˈkɹu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Crewe” in a sentence?
Here is “Crewe” used in a sentence: “They changed trains at Crewe on the way north.”
What part of speech is “Crewe”?
“Crewe” is a name.
Where does the word “Crewe” come from?
The word “Crewe” comes from Welsh. Recorded in the Domesday Book as "Creu", from an Old Welsh word meaning "weir" or "crossing".
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