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Millwall
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English
Etymology
Referring to the large number of windmills built on the river wall in the 19th century. Originally known as Marshwall, the area acquired its new name with its breakaway from its former parish of Poplar.
Pronunciation
en /mɪlwɔːl/ RP
en /mɪlwoːl/ SSB
Proper noun
en district on the western and southern side of the pen/Isle of Dogs in east city/London cc/England.
Derived terms
en Millwall brick