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Gorton.

A surname.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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name/ˈɡɔː.tən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈɡɔɹ.tən/General-American[ˈɡɔɹɾn̩]General-American[ˈɡɔɹʔn̩]General-American
  1. A surname.

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  2. An area of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SJ8896).

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  3. A remote location on the West Highland Line and Rannoch Moor in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland, which had a school for children of railway employees at one time (OS grid ref NN3947).

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  4. An electoral division in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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