"Beitbridge" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Beit + bridge, being named after the original bridge over the Limpopo River completed in 1929, which was named after Alfred Beit. The spelling Beit Bridge was being used in 1940. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Beit|bridge}} Beit + bridge Head templates: {{en-prop}} Beitbridge
  1. A border town in the province of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. Wikipedia link: Alfred Beit Categories (place): Places in Zimbabwe, Towns in Zimbabwe
    Sense id: en-Beitbridge-en-name-8J45q0cP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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