Carlisle

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑː.laɪl/(British English) /ˈkɑɹ.laɪl/(American English)

Meaning & History

Originally called by the Romans Luguvalium meaning "stronghold of Lugus". Later the Brythonic element ker "fort" was appended to the name of the city. This is the name of a city in Cumbria in northern England.