Chorlton-cum-Hardy en · PROPN
Etymology
Distinguishing this Chorlton from others, particularly nearby Chorlton-on-Medlock. English cum is a borrowing of Latin cum (“with”) and Hardy was a nearby settlement gradually absorbed by Chorlton.
Meanings
- A suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SJ8193).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton with Hardy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Chorlton | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Hardy | alternative | lexicographic |