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westmorland

Westmorland (name) means a historical county in northwestern England (contained within Cumbria since 1974 and, since 2023, Westmorland and Furness).

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A historical county in northwestern England (contained within Cumbria since 1974 and, since 2023, Westmorland and Furness)
2
A civil parish of Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
3
A city in Imperial County, California, United States.
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Etymology

From Old English folk name Westmōringas (“the people west of the moors”) + land. The civil parish in New Brunswick is named analogously to Westmorland County.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of westmorland?

"westmorland" (name) means a historical county in northwestern England (contained within Cumbria since 1974 and, since 2023, Westmorland and Furness).

What are the different meanings of westmorland?

"westmorland" has 3 main meanings: 1. A historical county in northwestern England (contained within Cumbria since 1974 and, since 2023, Westmorland and Furness); 2. A civil parish of Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; 3. A city in Imperial County, California, United States.

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