Annapolis
an·na·po·lis
noun
Origin
Originally Anne Arundel’s Towne, in honor of the English noblewoman Anne Arundell (1615/1616-1649), after whom the city’s county (Anne Arundel County) was also named; the namesake was changed to honor Princess Anne of Denmark and Norway, the heir to the throne who became Queen Anne of Great Britain (1665-1714); from Anna (Latinate form of Anne) + -polis (“city”).
Phrases
- Annapolis County
- Annapolis Royal
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