Etymology

Friern Barnet

Today it means: A suburb in the borough of Barnet, Greater London, England, historically in Middlesex (OS grid ref TQ2792). Full definition →

Middle English freren
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  1. Middle English · derived fromfreren“of the brothers”
  2. English todayFriern Barnet

Friern is from Middle English freren (“of the brothers”), referring to early possession by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem.

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