fulham

or ful·lam, ful·lom

[ fool-uhm ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a die loaded at one corner either to favor a throw of 4, 5, or 6 high fulham or to favor a throw of 1, 2, or 3 low fulham.

Fulham

/ ˈfʊləm /

noun

1. a district of the Greater London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (since 1965): contains Fulham Palace (16th century), residence of the Bishop of London

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulham¹

First recorded in 1540–50; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

It is thought he went for the take-away after watching England qualify for next year's World Cup at a mate's house in Fulham.

From The Daily Beast

Six miles from Craven Cottage, where Fulham play their home games, is the stadium where this soccer revolution began 10 years ago.

From The Daily Beast

What Londoner worthy the name does not regret the old crazy, timbered bridge that connected Fulham with Putney?

From Project Gutenberg

Having now arrived at Fulham, we will in the next chapter accompany the reader in a walk through that ancient village.

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It stands in the churchyard, a few paces from the eastern end of the ancient church at Fulham.

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The earliest historical event relating to Fulham, is the arrival of the Danes there in the year 879.

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Hammersmith was a part of Fulham until 1834, when it was formed into a separate parish by Act of Parliament.

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