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Type Settlement & Political Subdivision
Usage English
Meaning & History
From Jórvík, the Norse form of Old English Eoforwic, which was from the Brythonic name Eburacon meaning "yew". The Old English form Eoforwic was altered based on eofor "boar" and wic "village".This is the name of a city in northern England. The American city and state of New York were named after the Duke of York (James II of England).