Aylmer
English
Etymology
Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre, mær (“famous”). Doublet of Elmer.
Proper noun
Aylmer
- (rare) A male given name from Old English.
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
- A town in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
Related terms
French
Etymology
The name of the district is derived from the English surname Aylmer. The area is named after British military officer and colonial administrator Matthew Whitworth-Aylmer, 5th Baron Aylmer (1775–1850).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /el.mɛʁ/, /ɛl.mɛʁ/
- Hyphenation: Ayl‧mer
- Rhymes: -ɛʁ
Derived terms
- Aylmerois, Aylmeroise
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