Luton

See also: luton and Ľutoň

English

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /luːtən/

Etymology 1

From the name of the River Lea + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). Doublet of Leyton.

Proper noun

Luton

  1. A place in England:
    1. A town, unitary authority, and borough in Bedfordshire. [1]
    2. An airport to the north of London, in Bedfordshire.
    3. A hamlet in Broadhembury parish, East Devon district, Devon (OS grid ref ST0802).
    4. A small village in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon (OS grid ref SX9076).
    5. A suburb of Chatham, Medway district, Kent (OS grid ref TQ7666).
  2. A community in Malahide township, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
  3. An unincorporated community in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From a clipping of Luton van or Luton body, which incorporate such a part into the design.

Noun

Luton (plural Lutons)

  1. (road transport) A part of the body of a commercial or recreational vehicle that extends over the cab.

References

  1. ^ Borough map (Bedfordshire)

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