"London Town" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From London + Town. Compare Old English Lundentūn (literally “London town”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|London|Town}} London + Town, {{cog|ang|Lundentūn|lit=London town}} Old English Lundentūn (literally “London town”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=London Town}} London Town
  1. (UK, chiefly London, traditional or poetic) London, predominantly the central fifteen or so boroughs. Tags: London, UK, poetic, traditional
    Sense id: en-London_Town-en-name-cTdB6uFo Categories (other): British English, London English

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