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Rockford

Rockford (name) means a city in Illinois, United States, and the name of several smaller towns elsewhere in the country. Example: “Rockford is one of the largest cities in northern Illinois.”

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A city in Illinois, United States, and the name of several smaller towns elsewhere in the country.
"Rockford is one of the largest cities in northern Illinois."
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Etymology

From Old English hroc ("rook") + ford.

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Rockford” mean?

The word “Rockford” means a city in Illinois, United States, and the name of several smaller towns elsewhere in the country.

How do you use “Rockford” in a sentence?

Here is “Rockford” used in a sentence: “Rockford is one of the largest cities in northern Illinois.”

What part of speech is “Rockford”?

“Rockford” is a name.

Where does the word “Rockford” come from?

The word “Rockford” comes from Old English. From Old English hroc ("rook") + ford.

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