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Clydeside
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English
Etymology
From en Clyde side.
Proper noun
en The area along the River <<riv/Clyde>> around the <<carea/Glasgow>>, <<cc/Scotland>>, possibly also including places such as Clydebank.
en 1960 December The Glasgow Suburban Electrification is opened Trains Illustrated 714 The Glasgow electrification symbol of yellow and blue "Vs" overlapping on a black background is becoming familiar on Clydeside.
Usage notes
This is a fairly loose term describing an undefined area along the river; the main highway along the north side of the river is known as the Clydeside Expressway for some distance west of the city.
Derived terms
en Clydesider Red Clydeside