"Charing" meaning in English

See Charing in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From char (to bend), itself from Old English ċierr. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Charing
  1. A village and civil parish in Ashford borough, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ9549). Categories (place): Civil parishes of Kent, England, Places in England, Places in Kent, England, Villages in England, Villages in Kent, England
    Sense id: en-Charing-en-name-rnWBWJtj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 7 39 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 50 10 40 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 57 9 34
  2. The former name of a village in London, where today Charing Cross is located. Derived forms: Charing Cross, Charing Heath
    Sense id: en-Charing-en-name-DBJTJivm
  3. An unincorporated community in Taylor County, Georgia, United States. Categories (place): Places in Georgia, USA, Places in the United States, Unincorporated communities in Georgia, USA
    Sense id: en-Charing-en-name-QjvPnFIe
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