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Newcastle on Tyne

Newcastle on Tyne is the dated form of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Meaning of Newcastle upon Tyne

Proper noun

Newcastle upon Tyne

  1. A large city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in northeastern England.
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    Synonyms:
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Questions about Newcastle on Tyne

What is Newcastle on Tyne the dated form of?
Newcastle on Tyne is the dated form of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Words near Newcastle on Tyne in the dictionary

  1. Newcastle disease
  2. Newcastle East
  3. Newcastle Emlyn
  4. Newcastle Higher
  5. Newcastle on Clun
  6. Newcastle on Tyne
  7. Newcastle upon Tyne
  8. Newcastle West
  9. Newcastle-on-Tyne
  10. Newcastle-under-Lyme
  11. Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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