"West St. Modeste" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈwɛst ˈseɪnt mɒˈdɛst/
Rhymes: -ɛst Etymology: From a Basque source. The current toponym appears to refer to Saint Modesta (died c. 680), but it is unclear how the Basque toponym changed into the name of the saint. The element west was added to distinguish the settlement from East St. Modeste. Etymology templates: {{der|en|eu|-}} Basque Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=West St. Modeste}} West St. Modeste
  1. A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Wikipedia link: Saint Modesta Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Towns in Canada, Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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