"nailbourne" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: nailbournes [plural]
Etymology: From nail + bourne (“seasonal stream or brook”). The etymology of the first part is uncertain. It may derive from ail via a rebracketing of an ailbourne as a nailbourne; compare similar cases such as English newt and nickname. Etymology templates: {{compound|en||bourne|alt1=nail|gloss2=seasonal stream or brook}} nail + bourne (“seasonal stream or brook”), {{cog|en|newt}} English newt Head templates: {{en-noun}} nailbourne (plural nailbournes)
  1. (Kent) A chalk stream that only flows intermittently. Tags: Kent Categories (topical): Water Synonyms: gypsey [Yorkshire], lavant (english: Sussex), vipsey [Yorkshire], eylebourn, nailbourn
    Sense id: en-nailbourne-en-noun-8aCfOFiM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Kentish English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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