Etymology

Londonderry

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Today it means: A city in County Londonderry, in northwestern Northern Ireland; also known as Derry. Full definition →

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The story

From London + Derry, its name until the early 17th century when by decree of a charter granted by James I to a group of London merchants the current name was adopted.

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