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South Lambeth

suburban area · Greater London

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to the southern part of Lambeth. 'Lambeth' is believed to derive from Old English 'lamb' (lamb) and 'hythe' (landing place or wharf), suggesting a place where lambs were brought to the river.

Word origins

South
Old Englishsouth(from sūth "south")
Lambeth
Old Englishlamb landing place(from lamb "lamb", hythe "landing place, wharf")