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york

/jɔːrk/
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• noun

1

British A historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, renowned for its Roman and Viking heritage as well as its large Gothic cathedral, York Minster.

2

British A historic English royal dynasty, a cadet branch of the House of Plantagenet, whose heraldic symbol was the white rose.

Example

"The bitter and protracted conflict between the royal houses of York and Lancaster became known as the Wars of the Roses."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'Eoforwic', derived from the Latin 'Eboracum' (a Celtic name likely meaning 'yew-tree estate'). Under Viking rule in the 9th century, the name evolved into the Old Norse 'Jórvík', which was later shortened to York.

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