bristol

Bris-tol · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A major city in southwest England, historically an important port.

  2. 2.

    Various places in other countries, including several in the United States.

Related words

See also: England, bath, london

Etymology

From Old English "Brycgstow" meaning the place at the bridge, from "brycg" (bridge) + "stow" (place). The final "l" developed through Norman French influence.