Tamworth

¹ American  

[tam-wurth] / ˈtæmˌwɜrθ /

noun

1. one of an English breed of red hogs, raised chiefly for bacon.

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Tamworth ² American  

[tam-wurth] / ˈtæmˌwɜrθ /

noun

1. a city in E Australia.

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Tamworth ¹ British  

/ ˈtæmwəθ /

noun

1. a market town in W central England, in SE Staffordshire. Pop: 71 650 (2001)

2. a city in SE Australia, in E central New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop: 32 543 (2001)

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tamworth ² British  

/ ˈtæmwəθ /

noun

1. (often capital) any of a hardy rare breed of long-bodied reddish pigs

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Etymology

Origin of Tamworth

After Tamworth, in Staffordshire, England where the breed was developed

Example Sentences

Sue Paige, from Tamworth, turned to the charity for help after both of her parents died within six months, leaving her unable to afford their funerals.

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Played for England's under-16 and under-17 sides and also featured for Tamworth, Yeovil Town and Salisbury.

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But now the ancient woodland is being revitalised with the pigs - half wild boar, half Tamworth - which are turning over the soil.

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Although he has quit as leader, Cooper will remain an independent councillor in Tamworth.

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She and husband Chris were the first people to view the property in July after travelling 130 miles from their home in Tamworth, Staffordshire, to seal the deal within 48 hours.

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