Etymology

Hendon

H4E1N1D2O1N1

Today it means: A suburban area in the borough of Barnet, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ2288). Full definition →

Old English hēan
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  1. Old English · derived fromhēan
  2. English todayHendon

From Old English hēan, dative case of hēah (“high”), + dūn (“hill”).

Words from the same roots

Old Englishhēan all →

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