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Leyton

American  
[leyt-n] / ˈleɪt n /

noun

  1. a former borough in SE England, near London: now part of Waltham Forest.


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Kane had to learn his trade in loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City and Leicester City.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Leyton Sixth Form College said in a statement that Umar's death had been a "tragic accident", adding he was a "valued member of our college".

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Iqbal and Khan are both from Leyton, and the 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons is from Walthamstow.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

The fire at industrial units in Leyton, east London, on 20 March 2024, caused £1.3m in damage.

From BBC Oct. 24, 2025

Leyton, however, it certainly was; and when Zara could see his features distinctly, she recalled the lines.

From The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

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