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Waterford

Waterford (name) means a city and county in Ireland, known historically for its glassmaking. Example: “Waterford Crystal is famous around the world.”

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A city and county in Ireland, known historically for its glassmaking.
"Waterford Crystal is famous around the world."
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Etymology

From water + ford. In the case of the city in Ireland, this is a modification through folk etymology of Old Norse Veðrafjǫrðr (literally “wether ford”). The civil parish in New Brunswick may have been named after Waterford, Ireland.

Origin: Old Norse

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Waterford” mean?

The word “Waterford” means a city and county in Ireland, known historically for its glassmaking.

How do you use “Waterford” in a sentence?

Here is “Waterford” used in a sentence: “Waterford Crystal is famous around the world.”

What part of speech is “Waterford”?

“Waterford” is a name.

What is the meaning of Waterford?

"Waterford" (name) means a city and county in Ireland, known historically for its glassmaking.

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