Meanings
proper noun
- A district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.
Origin
Referring to the large number of windmills built on the river wall in the 19th century. Originally known as Marshwall, the area acquired its new name with its breakaway from its former parish of Poplar.
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Millwall. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Millwall
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Millwall,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Millwall.
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