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aldgate

/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.19 in modern English

Syllables
aldgate
IPA
/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An area and ward within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).

name

A London Underground station in Aldgate.

name

A settlement in Ketton parish, Rutland, England (OS grid ref SK9804).

name

A village in Adelaide Hills council area, South Australia.

Etymology

From Old English eald (“old”) + Old English geat (“gate”); equivalent to old + gate.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/

Phrases

draught on the pump at Aldgate

Homonyms

algate

Questions

How do you pronounce aldgate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔːlɡeɪt/.
What does aldgate mean?
An area and ward within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).
Where does aldgate come from?
It is traced to Old English.

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