"King County" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: The county in Washington was originally named after William R. King; this was retroactively changed in 2005 to Martin Luther King Jr.. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=King County}} King County
  1. One of 254 counties in Texas, United States. County seat: Guthrie. Named after William Philip King. Categories (place): Counties of Texas, USA, Places in Texas, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-King_County-en-name-LObYYbBn
  2. One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Seattle. Categories (place): Counties of Washington, USA, Places in Washington, USA, Places in the United States
    Sense id: en-King_County-en-name-7o0Xki5Y

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