"Kingston upon Thames" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Distinguishing this location from other places also known as Kingston. The River Thames is on the west side of the town, and forms part of the borough's western boundary here. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Kingston}} Kingston Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Kingston upon Thames
  1. An ancient market town, now a London borough of Greater London, England, officially called the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Wikipedia link: Coronation Stone, Kingston upon Thames Categories (place): Boroughs in England, Districts of England, Districts of Greater London, England, Places in England, Places in Greater London, England, Towns in England, Towns in Greater London, England Synonyms: Kingston [informal]
    Sense id: en-Kingston_upon_Thames-en-name-Zqs9K1Wr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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