chester

Ches-ter · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A historic city in Cheshire, northwest England, known for its Roman walls and medieval architecture.

  2. 2.

    A male given name.

  3. 3.

    Various places in the United States, including cities in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Related words

See also: Manchester, Winchester, lancaster

Etymology

From Old English ceaster, from Latin castra ("military camp, fort"). The suffix -chester, -caster, or -cester in English place names indicates a Roman settlement or fort.