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from The Century Dictionary.

  • A prefix, signifying fortified wall or castle, occurring in place-names in Wales and parts of western and northern England: as, Caerleon, Cardiff, Carnarvon, Carlisle.

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  • See comment on magicaer but beware the killer rabbit.

    June 11, 2019