"Caunterbury" meaning in Middle English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkau̯ntərburiː/, /ˈkantərburiː/
Etymology: From Old English Cantwara byriġ, dative and genitive of Cantwara burg. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|Cantwara byriġ}} Old English Cantwara byriġ, {{m|ang|Cantwara burg}} Cantwara burg Head templates: {{head|enm|proper noun}} Caunterbury
  1. Canterbury (a cathedral city in modern Kent, England) Categories (place): Cities in England, Cities in Kent, England, Places in England, Places in Kent, England Synonyms: Canterbury, Canterburi, Caunterburi, Cawnterbery, Kaunterburi
    Sense id: en-Caunterbury-enm-name-5LH~k6Mg Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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