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Definition of wexford

wexford

/ˈwɛks.fərd/
Wex · ford
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wexford Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Irish The county town of County Wexford, situated at the mouth of the River Slaney in the southeast of Ireland, originally founded by Viking settlers in the 9th century.

2

Irish A maritime county located in the province of Leinster in the southeast of Ireland, recognized for its extensive sandy beaches, historical Norman sites, and agricultural production.

Example

"My ancestors emigrated from Wexford during the 19th century and often told stories of its beautiful coastline."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse 'Veisafjǫrðr', meaning 'inlet of the mud flats', referring to the town's location at the mouth of the River Slaney. The modern Irish name for the county and town is Loch Garman.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wexford. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wexford
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