Etymology

Musgravetown

Mus·grave·town
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Today it means: A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The town is named after colonial administrator and governor of Newfoundland Sir Anthony Musgrave (1828 - 1888). See also Mount Musgrave and Musgrave Harbour.

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