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Kingston upon Hull

Kingston upon Hull proper noun: a maritime city and unitary authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, also known as Hull.

Proper noun

Kingston upon Hull

  1. A maritime city and unitary authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, also known as Hull.

Origin of Kingston upon Hull

Distinguishing this location from other places also known as Kingston. Hull refers to the River Hull, Kingston was rendered as Kyngeston or King's Town at first.

Questions about Kingston upon Hull

What does Kingston upon Hull mean?
Kingston upon Hull means a maritime city and unitary authority of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, also known as Hull.
What part of speech is Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull is a proper noun.

Words near Kingston upon Hull in the dictionary

  1. Kingston near Lewes
  2. Kingston on Soar
  3. Kingston Park
  4. Kingston Seymour
  5. Kingston St Mary
  6. Kingston upon Hull
  7. Kingston upon Thames
  8. Kingston valve
  9. Kingston valves
  10. Kingston's metal
  11. Kingston-upon-Thames

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