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Kingstown

kings·town

uncommon

noun

1.

the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent

Origin

From king's + town, in reference to monarchs of the British Empire. Doublet of Kingston, Kingstone, Conington, and Cunnington. Cf. also Coniston, Coniston Cold, Conisbrough, Kingsville, Kingsburg, Queenstown, Queenston, Princetown, Princes Town, and Princeton.

Phrases

  • North Kingstown
  • South Kingstown

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