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Plaistow.

A place in England:

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈplɑːstəʊ//ˈpleɪstəʊ//ˈplæstəʊ//ˈplaɪstəʊ/
  1. A place in England: A hamlet in Crich parish, Amber Valley district, Derbyshire (OS grid ref SK3556).

  2. A place in England: A suburban area in the borough of Bromley, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ4070).

  3. A place in England: A suburban area in the borough of Newham, Greater London (OS grid ref TQ4083).

  4. A place in England: A village and civil parish (served by Plaistow and Ifold Parish Council) in Chichester district, West Sussex (OS grid ref TQ0030).

  5. A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States.

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Possibly identical with playstow, a place where games were played.

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