Etymology

Caerleon

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Today it means: A locality in the Mid-Western council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. Full definition →

Welsh Caerllion
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  1. Welsh · derived fromCaerllion
  2. English todayCaerleon

Possibly from Welsh Caerllion, possibly from caer (fort) + legeion (legion)

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