Etymology

Gloucester County

Glouces·ter Coun·ty

Today it means: One of 21 counties in New Jersey, United States. County seat: Woodbury. Named after Gloucester and Gloucestershire in England. Full definition →

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The story

The county in New Brunswick is named in honour of Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776 - 1857).

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1826 A county of New Brunswick, Canada.

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