Etymology

Newnham

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Today it means: A council ward in Bedford, Bedfordshire (OS grid ref (approx) TL0749). Full definition →

Old English nēowan
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  1. Old English · derived fromnēowan
  2. English todayNewnham

From Old English nēowan, weak dative form of nēowe (“new”), + hām (“village, hamlet”).

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