Etymology

Havant

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Today it means: A town in Hampshire, England. Full definition →

Middle English Haveunte
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromHaveunte
  2. English todayHavant

From Middle English Haveunte from Old English Haman (“Hama's”, personal name) + *funta (“Spring”)

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