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Hempstead.

A surname.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname.

    countable · uncountable

  2. A village and civil parish in Uttlesford district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL6338).

    countable · uncountable

  3. A settlement in Medway borough, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ7864).

    countable · uncountable

  4. A village and civil parish near Holt, North Norfolk district, Norfolk, England (OS grid ref TG1037).

    countable · uncountable

  5. A hamlet in Lessingham parish, North Norfolk, Norfolk (OS grid ref TG4028).

    countable · uncountable

  6. A town and village in Nassau County, New York, United States.

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  7. A city, the county seat of Waller County, Texas, United States.

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Where this word comes from

From Old English hām (“homestead”) + stede (“place”). Doublet of Hampstead.

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