Tyne

English

/taɪn/, /tɛin/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (river in the counties of Northumberland). The city of Newcastle upon Tyne is found upon its northern bank and Gateshead is found upon its southern bank.
  • A coastal sea area that includes the mouth of this river
  • (river in East Lothian)

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Tīna.

Origin

Old English

Tīna

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