"Kentville" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkɛnt.vɪl/
Rhymes: -ɛntvɪl Etymology: Compound of Kent + -ville. The town is named after Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1767 - 1820), who visited the area in 1794. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Kent|ville}} Kent + -ville Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kentville
  1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada. Wikipedia link: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Nova Scotia, Towns in Canada, Towns in Nova Scotia Synonyms: Horton Corner
    Sense id: en-Kentville-en-name-CA8rWL2X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ville

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