Humber
name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, England.
- 2 A coastal sea area centered on this estuary.
- 3 A hamlet in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9075).
- 4 A hamlet and civil parish (served by Humber, Ford and Stoke Prior Parish Council) south-east of Leominster, Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO5356).
- 5 A river in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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- 6 A former make of British motor car.
- 7 A surname.
"To that end, prosecutors allege that Allison and Humber pushed their followers to attack minority communities, government infrastructure, politicians, government officials and the leaders of private companies – some of whom, including a US senator and a federal judge, were included in a detailed list of “high value targets” for assassination."
Example
More examples"When it was opened in 1981, the Humber Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world."
Etymology
From Middle English Humber, from Old English Humbre.
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