Etymology

Canvey Island

Today it means: A small but well-populated island in the Thames Estuary which is connected by bridge to the mainland, and which is a town and civil parish with a town council in Castle Point borough, Essex, England (OS grid ref TQ7882). Full definition →

Old English Caningaege
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  1. Old English · derived fromCaningaege
  2. English todayCanvey Island

From Old English Caningaege.

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