"Back of the Wight" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Back of the Wight}} Back of the Wight
  1. An area on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, England. Categories (place): Places in England, Places in the Isle of Wight, England
    Sense id: en-Back_of_the_Wight-en-name-MEAjWTWU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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