Warwick

English

Etymology

Middle English Warwyk, from Old English Wǣringwīċ (literally dwelling by the weir), from wer (weir) + -ing (of the, used with masculine nouns) + wīċ (dwelling place, village).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈwɒɹɪk/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈwɔɹɪk/, /ˈwɑɹɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɒɹɪk

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Warwick

  1. A town in and the county town of Warwickshire, England.
  2. A local government district in Warwickshire formed in 1974, with its headquarters in Leamington Spa.
  3. A habitational surname from Old English from the English town.
  4. Any of various other towns and cities around the world taking their name from the English town or from someone with this surname.
    1. A town and village therein, in Orange County, New York, United States.
    2. A city in Kent County, Rhode Island, United States.
    3. A town and locality in south-east Queensland, Australia, south-west of Brisbane.

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