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Bellingham

//ˈbɛlɪnd͡ʒəm// name

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  1. 1
    A placename:; A suburb in the borough of Lewisham, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3772). countable, uncountable

    "Bellingham station is a short walk away, and you cut through the park en route."

  2. 2
    A placename:; A village and civil parish in Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NY8383). countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A placename:; A town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A placename:; A city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    A placename:; A city, the county seat of Whatcom County, Washington, United States. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    A placename:; A coastal settlement in George Town council area, northern Tasmania, Australia. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    A habitational surname from Old English. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Two origins: * The suburb of London is named with the Old English personal name Bera, a byname from bera (“bear”), + -ing (“belonging to”) + hām (“homestead”). * The village in Northumberland is named with Old English belle (“bell”), in reference to a bell-shaped hill, + -ing (“belonging to”) + hām (“homestead”)

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