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Tewkesbury

tew·kes·bury

uncommon

noun

1.

the final battle of the War of the Roses in 1471 in which Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians

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Origin

Likely from Old English personal name *Tēodec, genitive case *Tēodeces + byriġ, dative singular of burh (“fort”). However, tradition rooted in the ancient monastery in town claims descent of the first particle from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος (Theotókos, “the God-bearer (the Virgin Mary)”).

Phrases

  • Tewkesbury mustard

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