Etymology

Cumberland County

Cum·ber·land Coun·ty

Today it means: A county of Nova Scotia, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The county in Nova Scotia is named after Fort Cumberland, named in turn after Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1721 - 1765).

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1759 A county of Nova Scotia, Canada.

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