Humber

English

Etymology

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Proper noun

Humber

1. A large tidal estuary forming part of the boundary between northern and southern England.
2. A coastal sea area centered on this estuary.
3. A hamlet in Bishopsteignton parish, Teignbridge district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX9075).
4. A hamlet and civil parish (served by Humber, Ford and Stoke Prior Parish Council) south-east of Leominster, Herefordshire, England (OS grid ref SO5356).
5. A river in Newfoundland and Labrador.
6. A former make of British motor car.
7. A surname.

Derived terms

• Barrow upon Humber
• Barton upon Humber
• Brough-on-Humber
• Humberside