Humber
Humber proper noun: a large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England.
Proper noun
Humber
- A large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England.
- A coastal sea area centered on this estuary.
- A hamlet in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9075).
- A hamlet and civil parish (served by Humber, Ford and Stoke Prior Parish Council) south-east of Leominster, Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO5356).
- A river in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- A former make of British motor car.
- A surname.
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Origin of Humber
From Middle English Humber, from Old English Humbre.
Words formed from Humber
- Barrow upon Humber
- Barton upon Humber
- Brough-on-Humber
- Humbermouth
- Humberside
- Northumbria
Phrases with Humber
Questions about Humber
- What does Humber mean?
- Humber means a large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England.
- What part of speech is Humber?
- Humber is a proper noun.
Words near Humber in the dictionary
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