Etymology

Chalk Farm

Today it means: A neighbourhood in the borough of Camden, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ2884). Full definition →

Middle English Chaldecote
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromChaldecote
  2. English todayChalk Farm

From Middle English Chaldecote, first recorded in 1253, attested as Chalcotts by the 16th century, and Chalk by 1746. Chalk Farm is attested from the 19th century. See Caldecote for more.

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