Dunelm

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  1. 1
    Durham. historical, uncountable

    "Before Aldhun's arrival, the town of Dunelm, or Durham, consisted only of a few scattered huts or cottages."

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"Before Aldhun's arrival, the town of Dunelm, or Durham, consisted only of a few scattered huts or cottages."

Etymology

From a Latin name for the city; compare Dunelmensis. Doublet of Durham.

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