"Ilford" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɪlfəd/ [UK]
Etymology: The name is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Ilefort, meaning "ford over the Hyle" (an old name for the River Roding that means "trickling stream"). Equivalent to Hyle + ford. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ilford
  1. A large town in north-eastern Greater London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London borough of Redbridge. Wikipedia link: Ilford Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Greater London, England, Towns in England, Towns in Greater London, England Derived forms: Little Ilford
    Sense id: en-Ilford-en-name-2k30olFC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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