Enfield

[en-feeld]

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

a town in N Connecticut.

Enfield rifle.

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Examples from the Web for enfield

So they contacted Edwards and assigned to him a clear mission: Bring the Affections to Enfield.
The Hellish Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Malign Evangelist|Matthew Paul Turner|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On July 8, Edwards traveled to the town of Enfield, Connecticut.
The Hellish Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Malign Evangelist|Matthew Paul Turner|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Agnes Godfrey of Enfield, with four bills against her, acquitted on three, found guilty of killing.
A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718|Wallace Notestein
One of the blue soldiers stood watchfully, his hands upon an Enfield rifle.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston

The copying machines now at Enfield have been imported direct from America.
Curiosities of Civilization|Andrew Wynter
The ready-witted Elia often took the creature out with him when walking at Enfield.
Heads and Tales|Various
In the new drill for firing with the Enfield, the soldier is taught a position which gives him a firm rest for his musket.
Dog Breaking|William Nelson Hutchinson

British Dictionary definitions for enfield

Enfield

noun

a borough of Greater London: a N residential suburb. Pop: 280 300 (2003 est). Area: 55 sq km (31 sq miles)

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Word Origin and History for enfield

Enfield

type of rifle, 1854, named for government works in Enfield, Middlesex, England, where it was manufactured.