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Canterbury

can·ter·bury

UK/ˈkæntəb(ə)ɹɪ/ US/ˈkæntəɹbəɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

Origin

From Middle English Caunterbury, Canterburi, from Old English Cantwara burg.

Phrases

  • Canterbury bells
  • Canterbury gallop
  • Canterbury sound

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