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Bristol County
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English
Etymology
Both counties are named after the town of en Bristol, Rhode Island.
Pronunciation
en /ˈbɹɪs.təl ˈkaʊn.ti/
en Bris tol Coun ty
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Proper noun
Bristol County
en One of 14 <<counties>> in <<s/Massachusetts>>, <<c/USA>> Taunton.
en One of 5 <<counties>> in <<s/Rhode Island>>, <<c/USA>>, with the traditional county seat in en Bristol.
Usage notes
The two counties are adjacent to each other, and the Rhode Island county was originally part of the Massachusetts county until 1746-7.
References
Index of U.S. counties#B