Etymology

Ormskirk

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Today it means: A market town in West Lancashire district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD4108). Full definition →

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Of Old Norse origin. Derived from Ormres kirkja, i.e. the church of Ormr, a personal name meaning "serpent" or "dragon".

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