Luton

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A part of the body of a commercial or recreational vehicle that extends over the cab.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A town, unitary authority, and borough in Bedfordshire, England.
  2. 2
    A hamlet in Broadhembury parish, East Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref ST0802).
  3. 3
    A small village in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon (OS grid ref SX9076).
  4. 4
    An airport to the north of London, in Bedfordshire, England.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Leyton.

Etymology 2

From a clipping of Luton van or Luton body, which incorporate such a part into the design.

Related phrases

Luton bodyLuton peakLuton van

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