Chorlton-cum-hardy

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  1. 1
    A suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SJ8193).

Etymology

Distinguishing this Chorlton from others, particularly nearby Chorlton-on-Medlock. English cum is a borrowing of Latin cum (“with”) and Hardy was a nearby settlement gradually absorbed by Chorlton.

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Chorlton Park

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