Etymology

Bishopsteignton

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Today it means: A village and civil parish in Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9073) Full definition →

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The story

From bishop + -s- + Teign + -ton, first element from early possession by the Bishop of Exeter.

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