Presteigne
English
Etymology
From Old English prēost + hemm-mǣd (“priest's border meadow”), recorded as Prestehemed in 1137.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /pɹɛsˈtiːn/
Proper noun
Presteigne
- A town in Powys, Wales (and formerly the county town of the ancient county of Radnorshire), situated on the south bank of the River Lugg, on the border with England.
Alternative forms
- Presteign (older usage)
Translations
town in Powys on the border with England
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Further reading
Presteigne on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
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