Etymology

Lomax

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Today it means: A former region in Lancashire, England (believed to be Lumhalghs). Full definition →

Northern Middle English Lumhalghes ← Northumbrian Old English *Lummhālas
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  1. Northumbrian Old English · derived from*Lummhālas
  2. Northern Middle English · inherited fromLumhalghes
  3. English todayLomax

Inherited from Northern Middle English Lumhalghes, from Northumbrian Old English *Lummhālas, from *lumm (“pool”) + hālas (“corners”).

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