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Definition of walsall

walsall

/ˈwɔːlsɔːl/
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walsall Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A large industrial town and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England, historically renowned for its saddle-making and leather goods industries.

Example

"The leather museum in Walsall highlights the town's rich history as the center of the British saddle trade."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'Walh halh', meaning 'valley of the Celtic-speakers' (Britons) or 'valley of a Briton named Wealh'. It was first recorded around 1002 as 'Walesho'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Walsall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/walsall
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