"Beckton" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /bɛktən/ [UK]
Etymology: From Beck (“surname”) + -ton. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Beck|ton|t1=surname}} Beck (“surname”) + -ton Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Beckton
  1. A suburban area in the borough of Newham, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ4381). Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Greater London, England, Suburbs in Greater London, England
    Sense id: en-Beckton-en-name-BpxM1ozi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ton

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