Etymology

margate

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Today it means: A white margate, of the species Haemulon album of fishes. Full definition →

Middle English Margate
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  1. Middle English · derived fromMargate
  2. English todayMargate

From Middle English Margate, Meregate, from mere (“pool, lake, sea”) + gate (“gate”).

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