Etymology

Sussex Drive

Today it means: A street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on which the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, and that of the governor general of Canada, are located. Full definition →

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Sussex Drive · proper noun1

From Sussex + drive. The road was named after Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773–1843).

Sussex Drive · proper noun2

Ellipsis of 24 Sussex Drive, the street address of the prime minister's residence, formerly 24 Sussex Street.

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