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From Old Norse *Konungsby, from konungs (“king's”) + -by (“farm, town”). Cf. Kingstown, Kingston, Coniston, Coniston Cold, Conington, &c.
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Coningsby
Today it means: A village and civil parish with a town council in East Lindsey district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF2258). Full definition →