"Forest of Dean" meaning in All languages combined

See Forest of Dean on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Unknown. Possibly related to Welsh din (“fort, stronghold”), or to Dane. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Forest of Dean}} Forest of Dean
  1. A forest and geographical area of Gloucestershire, England, between the rivers Severn and Wye, with a long history of mining. Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Gloucestershire, England Related terms: freeminer
    Sense id: en-Forest_of_Dean-en-name-Brajtsar Categories (other): Forests, Geographic and cultural areas of England
  2. A local government district of Gloucestershire, England, bordering onto Wales, formed in 1974 and with its headquarters in Coleford. Categories (place): Districts of Gloucestershire, England, Places in England, Places in Gloucestershire, England
    Sense id: en-Forest_of_Dean-en-name-rtVCf8cS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 41 59 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 38 62
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