"Poundbury" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after "Poundbury Farm", which was the name of the land where the new development was built. Poundbury itself derives from Old English *pund (“enclosure”) + byriġ (“stronghold”). Note that this meaning of pound refers to a place meant for the detention of stray or wandering animals; the same source as the pound in the American phrase dog pound. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|ang|*pund||enclosure}} Old English *pund (“enclosure”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Poundbury
  1. An experimental new town on the outskirts of Dorchester, Dorset, England (OS grid ref SY6790). Categories (place): Places in Dorset, England, Places in England, Towns in Dorset, England, Towns in England Related terms: Poundbury Hill
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