Newlyn en · PROPN
Etymology
Anglicized form of Cornish Lulynn, a toponym composed of the elements lu (“fleet”) + lynn (“pool”), from Old Cornish *lin, from Proto-Brythonic *llɨnn, from Proto-Celtic *lindom.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A coastal village and harbour in Penzance parish, Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW4628).
- (countable, uncountable) An unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
- (countable, uncountable) A small town in the Shire of Hepburn, Victoria, Australia.
- (countable, uncountable) A habitational surname from Cornish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |