Etymology

Great Bridge

Today it means: An area of Tipton, Sandwell borough, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SO9892). Full definition →

Old English grēot
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The story

  1. Old English · derived fromgrēot
  2. English todayGreat Bridge

In the West Midlands, "Great" comes from Old English grēot.

Words from the same roots

Old Englishgrēot all →

gritGirtonGirtfordGretna Green

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