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Warwick

WO-rihk

Warwick (name) means an English town and county, and a surname derived from it, historically the seat of the Earls of Warwick. Example: “They visited Warwick Castle during their trip to England.”

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An English town and county, and a surname derived from it, historically the seat of the Earls of Warwick.
"They visited Warwick Castle during their trip to England."
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Etymology

From Middle English Warwyk, from Old English Wǣringwīċ (literally “dwelling by the weir”), from wer (“weir”) + -ing (“of the”, used with masculine nouns) + wīċ (“dwelling place, village”).

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Warwick” mean?

The word “Warwick” means an English town and county, and a surname derived from it, historically the seat of the Earls of Warwick.

How do you pronounce “Warwick”?

“Warwick” is pronounced WO-rihk (/ˈwɔɹɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Warwick” in a sentence?

Here is “Warwick” used in a sentence: “They visited Warwick Castle during their trip to England.”

What part of speech is “Warwick”?

“Warwick” is a name.

Is “Warwick” a common word?

“Warwick” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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