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Millwall

UK/mɪlwɔːl/

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British/mɪlwoːl/

Millwall proper noun: a district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.

Proper noun

Millwall

  1. A district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.

Origin of Millwall

Referring to the large number of windmills built on the river wall in the 19th century. Originally known as Marshwall, the area acquired its new name with its breakaway from its former parish of Poplar.

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Phrases with Millwall

Questions about Millwall

What does Millwall mean?
Millwall means a district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.
What part of speech is Millwall?
Millwall is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Millwall?
Millwall is pronounced /mɪlwɔːl/ (UK).

Words near Millwall in the dictionary

  1. Milltown Malbay
  2. Milltown of Rothiemay
  3. Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir
  4. Millvale
  5. Millville
  6. Millwall
  7. Millwall brick
  8. Millwall bricks
  9. Millward
  10. Millwards
  11. millwell

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