Rochdale

English

Etymology

From the River Roch +‎ dale, although recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as Recedham (homestead with a hall), which became Rachedal by 1195 (valley of the River Roch).

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɹɒt͡ʃdeɪl/

Proper noun

Rochdale

  1. A town and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England.

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