Etymology

Digby County

Dig·by Coun·ty

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

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The story

The county is named after the Township of Digby, which is named in turn after naval officer Robert Digby (1732 - 1815).

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1837 A county in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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