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Brighton

brigh·ton

UK/ˈbɹaɪtən/ US/ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔən/ fairly common

noun

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a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

Origin

(place): Originally a colloquial clipping of Brighthelmstone, from Old English Beorthelmestūn (“Beorthelm's farm”). Became the official name in the early 19th century. : (surname): From Breighton in Yorkshire.

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