"Borehamwood" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Respelling of Boreham Wood, from Boreham + wood. "Boreham" is from Old English bor (“elevated place; hill”) + hām (“village, hamlet”). Etymology templates: {{com|en|Boreham|wood}} Boreham + wood, {{der|en|ang|bor||elevated place; hill}} Old English bor (“elevated place; hill”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Borehamwood
  1. A town in Elstree and Borehamwood parish, Hertsmere district, southern Hertfordshire, England, the original spelling was Boreham Wood (OS grid ref TQ1996). Wikipedia link: Borehamwood Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Hertfordshire, England, Towns in England, Towns in Hertfordshire, England
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