"Wokingham" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Meaning "home of the people of Wocca", apparently a Saxon chieftain. In Victorian times, it was known as Oakingham, and the acorn with oak leaves is the town's symbol. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wokingham
  1. A market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England. Categories (place): Civil parishes of England, Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Berkshire, England, Towns in England, Boroughs in England
    Sense id: en-Wokingham-en-name-K0bUpHs1 Disambiguation of Boroughs in England: 61 39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 73 27
  2. A unitary authority with borough status in Berkshire, with its headquarters in the town of Wokingham. Categories (place): Districts of Berkshire, England, Districts of England, Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England Derived forms: Wokingham Without
    Sense id: en-Wokingham-en-name-mTlAdXxl

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