Devonport

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From the county of Devon +‎ port.

Proper noun[edit]

Devonport

  1. An urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).
    Synonym: (slang: the dockyard) Guzz
  2. A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base. [1]
  3. A city in northern Tasmania, Australia.

Noun[edit]

Devonport (plural Devonports)

  1. A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.

References[edit]

  1. ^ NZ Topo Map
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