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Leyland

LAY-luhnd
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Leyland (name) means a town in Lancashire, England; also an English surname and the name of a former truck and bus manufacturer. Example: “They drove an old Leyland lorry.”

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A town in Lancashire, England; also an English surname and the name of a former truck and bus manufacturer.
"They drove an old Leyland lorry."
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Plural
Leylands
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They drove an old _____ lorry.

Etymology

From layland ("fallow land").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Leyland” mean?
The word “Leyland” means a town in Lancashire, England; also an English surname and the name of a former truck and bus manufacturer.
How do you pronounce “Leyland”?
“Leyland” is pronounced LAY-luhnd (/ˈleɪlənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leyland” in a sentence?
Here is “Leyland” used in a sentence: “They drove an old Leyland lorry.”
What part of speech is “Leyland”?
“Leyland” is a name.