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Strangeways
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English
Etymology 1
From en ang strang+gewæsc, from being a place by a stream with a strong current.
Alternative forms
en Strangwish Strangwick Strangeway Strangwas
Proper noun
es *
en place names.
Etymology 2
From en enm Strangwas, from en ang strang+gewæsc, from being a place by a stream with a strong current.
Proper noun
+, Manchester
en inner suburb city/Manchester cc/England OS grid ref SJ8399.
The prison in this locality.
Usage notes
The prison is now officially known as HM Prison Manchester, but is still informally known as Strangeways.