Wolverhampton

English

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Wolverenhampton, from Old English *Wulfrūnehēantūn named after Lady Wulfruna, who founded the town.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌwʊlvə(ɹ)ˈhæm(p)tən/
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Proper noun

Wolverhampton

  1. A city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. Historically it was in Staffordshire.
  • Wulfrunian (demonym)

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