Etymology

goldfield

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Today it means: An area where gold ore is found Full definition →

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goldfield · noun1

From gold + field.

Goldfield · proper noun2

Generally from goldfield (“place where gold ore is found”). Goldfield, Iowa, was originally to be called Brassfield after the surname of a settler, but “Gold-” was felt to be more suitable as a place name.

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