Caernarfon
or Caer·nar·von, Car·nar·von
a seaport in western Gwynedd, in northwestern Wales, on the Menai Strait, built around a 13th-century castle of Edward II.
Origin of Caernarfon
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How to use Caernarfon in a sentence
It was at Caernarvon that Edward and his princess lived the quiet life that does not lead to sight-seeing.
The Incredible Honeymoon | E. NesbitThey had not wanted to leave Caernarvon, but Edward could only bless Katherine for her decision.
The Incredible Honeymoon | E. NesbitIn a temper of mind very different from that of his brother did Martin Noble make his campaign under Caernarvon.
The Broken Font, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Moyle ShererThe king then hastened to Caernarvon to see his wife and baby.
Agnes Strickland's Queens of England, Vol. I. (of III) | Rosalie KaufmanAfter staying about an hour at Caernarvon we started for Llanberis, a few miles to the east.
Wild Wales | George Borrow
British Dictionary definitions for Caernarfon
Caernarvon or Carnarvon
/ (kɑːˈnɑːvən) /
a port and resort in NW Wales, in Gwynedd on the Menai Strait: 13th-century castle. Pop: 9726 (2001)
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