"Wolfville" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈwʊlf.vɪl/
Rhymes: -ʊlfvɪl Etymology: From DeWolf (“a surname”) + -ville. The town is named after the DeWolf family; one Elisha DeWolf was the town's postmaster. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|DeWolf|ville|t1=a surname}} DeWolf (“a surname”) + -ville Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wolfville
  1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Nova Scotia, Towns in Canada, Towns in Nova Scotia Synonyms: Upper Horton
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