"Ridge" meaning in English

See Ridge in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Ridges [plural]
Etymology: From ridge. Originating from Middle English. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English Head templates: {{en-proper noun|~}} Ridge (countable and uncountable, plural Ridges)
  1. A village in Hertsmere district, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Hertfordshire, England, Villages in England, Villages in Hertfordshire, England
    Sense id: en-Ridge-en-name-usgvntIP
  2. A toponymic surname from Middle English, named after the natural feature. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-Ridge-en-name-sfEbYVuY Categories (other): English surnames, English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with German translations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 23 48 28 Disambiguation of Entries with translation boxes: 25 44 31 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 27 45 29 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 27 49 25 Disambiguation of Terms with German translations: 22 48 31
  3. A male given name transferred from the surname. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Translations (equivalent surnames): Riedel (German)
    Sense id: en-Ridge-en-name-Vj3AlNl- Disambiguation of 'equivalent surnames': 22 31 47

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