"Vectis" meaning in English

See Vectis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈvɛk.tɪs/ [UK]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin Vectis. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Vectis}} Latin Vectis Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Vectis
  1. the Isle of Wight
    Sense id: en-Vectis-en-name-itQYepF-
  2. A locality in the Rural City of Horsham, western Victoria, Australia. Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in Victoria, Australia, Villages in Australia, Villages in Victoria, Australia Derived forms: vectensis, Vectisian
    Sense id: en-Vectis-en-name-UiMV7Ses Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 86 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 37 63 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 27 73
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