Hastings County

English

Etymology

The county is named after British politician and military officer Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1754 - 1826).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈheɪ.stɪŋz ˈkaʊn.ti/
• Hyphenation: Ha‧stings Coun‧ty
• Rhymes: -aʊnti

Proper noun

Hastings County

1. A county in south-east Ontario, Canada. County seat: Belleville.

Derived terms

• hastingsite