Torquay
town · Torbay
CornishSurmised
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Torquay's name is of Cornish origin, meaning 'the fort at the point'. It refers to a fortified settlement on a promontory.
Word origins
- Tor
- Cornishpoint, promontory, fort(from tor "point, promontory, fort")
- quay
- Cornishbay(from cae "bay")
Historical forms
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