"Rainford Junction" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after railway junctions and a station with this name. The junctions have since been removed and the station is now named Rainford. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Rainford Junction}} Rainford Junction
  1. A village in the north of Rainford parish, Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SD4702). Wikipedia link: Rainford, Rainford railway station Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Merseyside, England, Villages in England, Villages in Merseyside, England
    Sense id: en-Rainford_Junction-en-name-8~Usvpg9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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