"Widnes" meaning in English

See Widnes in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Usually explained to be of Danish origin, from vid (“wide”) or ved (“wood”) + næse (“nose”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|da|-}} Danish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Widnes
  1. A town in Cheshire, England, originally in Lancashire. Wikipedia link: Widnes Categories (place): Places in Cheshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Cheshire, England, Towns in England
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