Etymology

Moncton

Monc·ton
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Today it means: A city in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The city is named after military officer and colonial administrator Robert Monckton (1726 - 1782). The civil parish is named after the city.

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1755 A city in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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