Exmouth

noun

a town in SW England, in Devon, at the mouth of the River Exe: tourism, fishing. Pop: 32 972 (2001)

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He was born at Exmouth,” she answered; “is Exmouth in Norfolk?
Robin Tremayne
Emily Sarah Holt
I was knocking about Exmouth with nothing to do, and it was pleasant to be at work on something.
In Greek Waters
G. A. Henty
In 1907 only 2627 inches of rain fell at Exmouth, for example.
Devonshire
Francis A. Knight
Mutimer came to Exmouth when she had been there three weeks, and he stayed four days.
Demos
George Gissing
Mr. Westlake was also at Exmouth, but much engaged in literary work.
Demos
George Gissing

Exmouth

Examples from the Web for exmouth

Historical Examples

He was born at Exmouth,” she answered; “is Exmouth in Norfolk?

I was knocking about Exmouth with nothing to do, and it was pleasant to be at work on something.

In 1907 only 2627 inches of rain fell at Exmouth, for example.

Mutimer came to Exmouth when she had been there three weeks, and he stayed four days.

Mr. Westlake was also at Exmouth, but much engaged in literary work.