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nottingham

/ˈnɑːtɪŋəm/
Not · ting · ham
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nottingham Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A major city in the East Midlands region of England, historically famous for its lace-making industry and its prominent association with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and nearby Sherwood Forest.

Example

"During our cultural tour of England, we stopped in Nottingham to visit the historic castle and explore the local legends."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Snotingaham', meaning 'the homestead of Snot's people', referring to an Anglo-Saxon chieftain. The initial 'S' was later dropped due to Norman French influence.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nottingham. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nottingham
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