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Uncertain. From Old English Lindisfarena. It is thought the first element refers to the Lindsey area of Lincolnshire (from Old English Lindesēġe). The second element -farne may be from Old English farena, genitive plural of fara (traveller). Thus a plausible translation of the full name would be, "island of the travellers to and from Lindsey".

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Lindisfarne

  1. A tidal island off the northeast coast of England, constituting the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland; once an important centre of Celtic Christianity.
    Synonym: Holy Island

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