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Devonport
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English
Etymology
From the county of en Devon port.
Pronunciation
en /ˈdɛvənpɔːt/ RP
en /ˈdɛvənpɔɹt/ GA
Proper noun
en urban area and naval dockyard in city/Plymouth co/Devon cc/England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 OS grid ref SX4555.
en Guzz slang: the dockyard
en suburb on Waitemata Harbour in city/Auckland c/New Zealand, which also contains a naval base. NZ Topo Map
en city/and/lgarea (City of Devonport) in northern s/Tasmania c/Australia.
Derived terms
en East Devonport
Noun
A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.
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