Submitted Place Name Revision History

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1/2/2025, 12:30 AM jocatchi
8/28/2022, 5:19 AM UncleJay

Name Dorset
Type Political Subdivision
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɔː.sɪt/
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Meaning & History

Derived from a reduced form of Dornwaraceaster (an archaic form of Dorchester) combined with the Old English suffix -sæte "residents, dwellers". This is the name of a ceremonial county in South West England.
Added 8/28/2022 by UncleJay