Where does “Durham” come from?
Durham derives from Old English Dunholm, combining Old English holm with Gaulish dunum, from Proto-Celtic dūnom meaning "fortified place," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂-.
Durham (English): One of a breed of short-horned cattle,...
Definitions
- One of a breed of short-horned cattle,...
Ancestry of “Durham”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old English | Dunholm | — |
| 2 | Old English | holm | ocean, sea, waters |
| 3 | Old Norse | hólmr | island |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | hulmaz | small island, hill, mound |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | kl̥Hmos | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱelH- | to freeze |