Devonport

English

Etymology

From the county of Devon +‎ port.

Proper noun

Devonport

  1. An urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).
    Synonym: (slang: the dockyard) Guzz
  2. A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base. [1]
  3. A city in northern Tasmania, Australia.

Noun

Devonport (plural Devonports)

  1. A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.

References
  1. NZ Topo Map
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