Gloucester
Gloucester (name) means a cathedral city in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn; also the name of towns in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a British royal dukedom. Example: “They visited Gloucester Cathedral on their trip through England.”
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Etymology
From Old English Glēawċeaster, from Latin Glēvum plus Old English ċeaster ("fort, city").
Rhymes for Gloucester
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What does “Gloucester” mean?
The word “Gloucester” means a cathedral city in Gloucestershire, England, on the River Severn; also the name of towns in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and a British royal dukedom.
How do you pronounce “Gloucester”?
“Gloucester” is pronounced GLOS-tuh (/ˈɡlɔs.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gloucester” in a sentence?
Here is “Gloucester” used in a sentence: “They visited Gloucester Cathedral on their trip through England.”
What part of speech is “Gloucester”?
“Gloucester” is a name.
Where does the word “Gloucester” come from?
The word “Gloucester” comes from Latin. From Old English Glēawċeaster, from Latin Glēvum plus Old English ċeaster ("fort, city").
Is “Gloucester” a common word?
“Gloucester” is an uncommon word in modern English.