Derwent
/ˈdɜː(ɹ)wənt/
Derwent proper noun: a river in Derbyshire, England, which flows into the River Trent.
Proper noun
Derwent
- A river in Derbyshire, England, which flows into the River Trent.
- A demolished village, now flooded by Ladybower Reservoir, with its site in High Peak borough, Derbyshire.
- A civil parish (served by Derwent and Hope Woodlands Parish Council) in High Peak borough, Derbyshire, which formerly included the above village.
- A river in North Yorkshire, England, which also forms the border with the East Riding of Yorkshire before joining the River Ouse.
- A river in Cumbria, England, which flows into the Irish Sea at Workington.
- A river forming the border between County Durham and Northumberland, before entering Tyneside and joining the River Tyne.
- A river in Tasmania, Australia, which flows into the Tasman Sea near Hobart.
- A hamlet and former village in Alberta, Canada.
- A community in Thames Centre, Ontario, Canada.
- An unincorporated community in Valley Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
- A surname.
Forms of Derwent
| alternative form | Darwent |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Darwen |
| alternative form | Darwin |
| alternative form | Darran |
| alternative form | Durrans |
| alternative form | Durant |
Origin of Derwent
From Middle English Derwent, Derwente, Derwynd, from Proto-Brythonic *Deruentiū (“forest of oak trees”), derived from Proto-Celtic *derwom (“oak trees”) (compare Welsh derw (“oaks”)) (likely a compound with *wentā (“place”)).
Words formed from Derwent
Questions about Derwent
- What does Derwent mean?
- Derwent means a river in Derbyshire, England, which flows into the River Trent.
- What part of speech is Derwent?
- Derwent is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Derwent?
- Derwent is pronounced /ˈdɜː(ɹ)wənt/.
Words near Derwent in the dictionary
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