"Ampthill" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Mentioned as Ammetelle in the Domesday Book, this placename derives from Old English ǣmethyll (“anthill”), probably because this site was once infested by ants. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ang|ǣmethyll||anthill}} Old English ǣmethyll (“anthill”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ampthill
  1. A town and civil parish of Central Bedfordshire district, Bedfordshire, England (OS grid ref TL0337). Wikipedia link: Domesday Book Categories (place): Civil parishes of England, Places in Bedfordshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Bedfordshire, England, Towns in England
    Sense id: en-Ampthill-en-name-2yW502A3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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