"Accrington" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the Old English æcern and -tun, meaning "where acorns are found". Etymology templates: {{der|en|ang|æcern}} Old English æcern Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Accrington
  1. A town in Hyndburn borough, Lancashire, England. Wikipedia link: Accrington Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Lancashire, England, Towns in England, Towns in Lancashire, England
    Sense id: en-Accrington-en-name-s~dHKW69 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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