"Wallops Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Wallop + -'s + island. From landowner John Wallop, who was granted title to the island in 1692 by the Crown. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Wallop|-'s|island}} Wallop + -'s + island Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Wallops Island}} Wallops Island
  1. An island in Accomack, Virginia, United States, in the Virginia Barrier Islands, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, of the Delmarva Peninsula Categories (place): Islands, Places in Virginia, USA, Places in the United States Synonyms: Kegotank Island (english: former name)
    Sense id: en-Wallops_Island-en-name-5TOUkiAM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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