Old English

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Etymology

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Unclear. The first element may be from a word related to Breton mamm (mother; female animal; womb), in reference to a breast-shaped hill. The second part is known to be from ceaster (city),

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.meˌt͡ʃæ͜ɑs.ter/

Proper noun

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Mameċeaster f

  1. Manchester

Declension

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