Tamworth

¹

[ tam-wurth ]

noun

1. one of an English breed of red hogs, raised chiefly for bacon.

Tamworth

²

[ tam-wurth ]

noun

1. a city in E Australia.

tamworth

¹

/ ˈtæmwəθ /

noun

1. often capital any of a hardy rare breed of long-bodied reddish pigs

Tamworth

²

/ ˈtæmwəθ /

noun

1. a market town in W central England, in SE Staffordshire. Pop: 71 650 (2001)
2. a city in SE Australia, in E central New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop: 32 543 (2001)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tamworth¹

After Tamworth, in Staffordshire, England where the breed was developed

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tamworth¹

named after Tamworth , England, where it was developed

Example Sentences

In any record of electoral humour Mr. Muntz, the member for Tamworth, must hold a distinguished place.

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We have been talking matters over—I and Peter Tamworth and the others.

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There was a grunt of assent from Peter Tamworth, while Roger was bound to agree.

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It was Peter Tamworth who had made the discovery, and he voiced it at the top of his power.

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Before his accession to the House of Lords he was elected member for Tamworth.

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