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Ludlow

LUHD-loh

Ludlow (name) means a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).

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A placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).

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The Ludlow epoch.

A habitational surname from Old English.

adj

Of a geologic epoch within the Silurian period from about 423 to 419 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the millipedes.

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Ludlows plural

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Etymology

From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”).

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Ludlow” mean?

The word “Ludlow” means a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).

How do you pronounce “Ludlow”?

“Ludlow” is pronounced LUHD-loh (/ˈlʌd.loʊ/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Ludlow”?

Depending on how it is used, “Ludlow” can be a name and an adjective.

Where does the word “Ludlow” come from?

The word “Ludlow” comes from Old English. From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”).

How many meanings does “Ludlow” have?

“Ludlow” has 16 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a placename: A town and civil parish with a town council in south Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SO5174).

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