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Tonkin
Tonkin (name) means a historical name for the region of northern Vietnam, also the source of the name for the Gulf of Tonkin. Example: “The ship sailed through the Gulf of Tonkin.”
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A historical name for the region of northern Vietnam, also the source of the name for the Gulf of Tonkin.
"The ship sailed through the Gulf of Tonkin."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tonkins
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Etymology
From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Thomas.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Tonkin” mean?
The word “Tonkin” means a historical name for the region of northern Vietnam, also the source of the name for the Gulf of Tonkin.
How do you use “Tonkin” in a sentence?
Here is “Tonkin” used in a sentence: “The ship sailed through the Gulf of Tonkin.”
What part of speech is “Tonkin”?
“Tonkin” is a name.
What is the meaning of Tonkin?
"Tonkin" (name) means a historical name for the region of northern Vietnam, also the source of the name for the Gulf of Tonkin.
