Etymology

Matlock

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Today it means: A town in Matlock Town parish, Derbyshire Dales district, the county town of Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (OS grid ref SK2960). Full definition →

Old English mæðel
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  1. Old English · inherited frommæðel
  2. English todayMatlock

From Old English mæðel or mæþel "assembly, speech" and āc "oak."

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