Queen Alexandra Dock
lake or loch · Caerdydd - Cardiff
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Queen Alexandra Dock is named in honour of Queen Alexandra, the consort of King Edward VII. The term 'dock' refers to an enclosed area of water for ships.
Word origins
- Queen
- Old EnglishAttestedThe female ruler of an independent state or the wife of a king.(from cwēn "queen, wife")
- Alexandra
- UnknownA royal name, meaning 'defender of mankind'.(from alexō "I defend", anēr "man")
- Dock
- Old EnglishAttestedAn enclosed area of water for ships.(from docce "dock, marsh plant")