"Presteigne" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /pɹɛsˈtiːn/ [UK]
Etymology: From Old English prēost + hemm-mǣd (“priest's border meadow”), recorded as Prestehemed in 1137. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ang|prēost + hemm-mǣd||priest's border meadow}} Old English prēost + hemm-mǣd (“priest's border meadow”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Presteigne
  1. A town and community in Powys, Wales (and formerly the county town of the ancient county of Radnorshire), situated on the south bank of the River Lugg, on the border with England. The community is served by Presteigne and Norton Town Council (OS grid ref SO3164). Categories (place): Communities of Wales, Places in Powys, Wales, Places in Wales, Towns in Powys, Wales, Towns in Wales Synonyms: Presteign (english: older usage) Translations (town in Powys on the border with England): Llanandras (Welsh)
    Sense id: en-Presteigne-en-name-UfSFU5PD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Welsh translations

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