Staines

The nearest railway stations, neither of which is too near, are Staines and Shepperton.
Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea.|Anonymous
The last remnant of the British Army was being hotly pursued in the direction of Staines.
The Invasion|William Le Queux
About noon a strong force of Saxons was reported to be retreating along the road from Staines to Brentford.
The Invasion|William Le Queux
"Don't racket too much," said Lady Staines, planting her last bulb with scientific skill.
The Dark Tower|Phyllis Bottome

After that Winn allowed himself some margin and Lady Staines leaned back in her chair, ate grapes and enjoyed her coffee.
The Dark Tower|Phyllis Bottome

British Dictionary definitions for Staines

Staines

/ (steɪnz) /

noun

a town in SE England, in N Surrey on the River Thames. Pop: 50 538 (2001)

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