Durh

See also: ðurh

English

Etymology

Shortened form of Durham taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.[1]

Proper noun

Durh

  1. (after a qualification) University of Durham, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.[2]

References
  1. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 4.
  2. Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, pages 4 and 14.
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