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Leyland.

A town in South Ribble district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5421).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈleɪlənd/UK
  1. A town in South Ribble district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5421).

    countable · uncountable
  2. A locality in Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A habitational surname from Old English.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A truck or bus formerly manufactured by the Leyland company.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From layland.

noun/ˈleɪlənd/UK
  1. Short for Leyland cypress.

    abbreviation · alt-of
Where this word comes from

From layland.

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