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Matlock
Matlock (name) means a market town in Derbyshire, England, and the county town of Derbyshire. Example: “They spent the weekend hiking near Matlock in the Peak District.”
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A market town in Derbyshire, England, and the county town of Derbyshire.
"They spent the weekend hiking near Matlock in the Peak District."
How to use Matlock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a historic English town in the Peak District, also used as a surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Matlocks
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Etymology
From Old English mæðel, "assembly, meeting," and āc, "oak" — roughly "the oak tree where meetings are held."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Matlock” mean?
The word “Matlock” means a market town in Derbyshire, England, and the county town of Derbyshire. In plain terms, the name of a historic English town in the Peak District, also used as a surname.
How do you use “Matlock” in a sentence?
Here is “Matlock” used in a sentence: “They spent the weekend hiking near Matlock in the Peak District.”
What part of speech is “Matlock”?
“Matlock” is a name.
Where does the word “Matlock” come from?
The word “Matlock” comes from Old English. From Old English mæðel, "assembly, meeting," and āc, "oak" — roughly "the oak tree where meetings are held.".
