Meanings
proper noun
- A river in Vermont, United States, a tributary of the Connecticut River.
- A village in the town of Newbury, Orange County, Vermont.
Origin
The village took its name from the river, but it is unclear whether Wells came from the surname or not.
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APA
Wells River. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wells%20River
MLA
“Wells River.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wells%20River. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Wells River,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Wells%20River.
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