Etymology

Northumberland County

Nor·thum·ber·land Coun·ty

Today it means: One of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, United States. County seat: Sunbury. Full definition →

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The story

The county in New Brunswick is named after the nearby Northumberland Strait.

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1785 A county of New Brunswick, Canada, the largest in the province.

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