"Merthyr" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈmɜːθə/ [UK]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Merthyr
  1. Short for Merthyr Tydfil. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: Merthyr Tydfil Derived forms: Merthyr Vale
    Sense id: en-Merthyr-en-name-SWHwrux1
  2. A small settlement in Newchurch and Merthyr community, Carmarthenshire, Wales (OS grid ref SN3520). Categories (place): Places in Carmarthenshire, Wales, Places in Wales, Villages in Carmarthenshire, Wales, Villages in Wales
    Sense id: en-Merthyr-en-name-iGcj53cI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 40 60

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