Grimsby
Grimsby (name) means a large town and seaport in Lincolnshire, England; also a town in Ontario, Canada named after it. Example: “Grimsby was once one of the busiest fishing ports in the world.”
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_____ was once one of the busiest fishing ports in the world.
Etymology
From Old Norse Grim, a personal name, and býr ("village").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Grimsby” mean?
The word “Grimsby” means a large town and seaport in Lincolnshire, England; also a town in Ontario, Canada named after it.
How do you pronounce “Grimsby”?
“Grimsby” is pronounced GRIHMZ-bee (/ˈɡɹɪmzbi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Grimsby” in a sentence?
Here is “Grimsby” used in a sentence: “Grimsby was once one of the busiest fishing ports in the world.”
What part of speech is “Grimsby”?
“Grimsby” is a name.
Where does the word “Grimsby” come from?
The word “Grimsby” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse Grim, a personal name, and býr ("village").
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