Etymology

St. David's

St. Dav·ids

Today it means: A civil parish of Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Saint David (c. 500 - c. 589). Coined by British-Dutch surveyor Samuel Holland.

First known use, by meaning

  • From 1765 A civil parish of Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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