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wyke


Meanings
  • Noun

    A place name of English origin, derived from the Old English 'wic' meaning trading place or settlement.

    - "Wyke is the name of a village in England."
    - "The ruins of Wyke Abbey are located near the coast."

Variants
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weka , wekas
Etymology
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Old English 'wic' meaning trading place or settlement.


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  1. Wyke is the name of several places in England, including Wyke Regis in Dorset, Wyke on Esk in North Yorkshire, and Wyke Hams in Lincolnshire.

  2. The name Wyke is believed to have been used as early as the 8th century AD.


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  1. Wicca: A modern pagan religion that traces its origins to Old English wicca, meaning 'wise one' or 'witch'.


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Wyke has been the name of various places in England throughout history, including villages, towns, and abbeys. It is believed that the name originated from the Old English word 'wic', meaning trading place or settlement.

How to Memorize "wyke"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a trading place or settlement named Wyke.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name Wyke with the concept of a trading place or settlement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that Wyke starts with the same letters as 'Wise trading place'.


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