brighton

Brigh-ton · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A seaside city in East Sussex, England, known as a popular resort.

  2. 2.

    Various places in the United States and other countries.

Related words

See also: london, sussex

Etymology

From Old English "Beorhthelmes tun" meaning Beorhthelm's farmstead or settlement. The name was originally "Brighthelmstone" before being shortened.