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Cottam.

A surname.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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  1. A surname.

    countable · uncountable

  2. A hamlet and civil parish (without a council) in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE9964).

    countable · uncountable

  3. A village in Lea parish, City of Preston, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5032).

    countable · uncountable

  4. A village and civil parish (served by Treswell with Cottam Parish Council) in Bassetlaw district, Nottinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SK8179).

    countable · uncountable

  5. A community in the town of Kingsville, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

    countable · uncountable
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