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Gosford
Gosford, Australia, UK 1. Australia (New South Wales): founded in 1839 and named after Archibald Acheson (1776–1849), 2nd Earl of Gosford, the Irish governor‐in‐chief of British North America (1835–7). His tenure was not a great success and it is not known why this town was named after him.2. UK (England): ‘Ford frequented by Geese’ from the Old English gōs ‘goose’ and ford.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Gosford." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Gosford." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Gosford.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Gosford." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Gosford.html |
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Gosford
Gosford, ‘ford frequented by geese’, OE gōs + ford; for example Gosford Devon. Goseford 1249.
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A. D. MILLS. "Gosford." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Gosford." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Gosford.html A. D. MILLS. "Gosford." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-Gosford.html |
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