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Castile

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From (possibly through a Middle French form) Spanish Castilla from Old Spanish Castiella from Medieval Latin Castella from the plural of Latin castellum (castle, fort, citadel), diminutive of castrum (fortress); supposedly derived from the many castles constructed in the region.

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Castile

  1. (historical) A medieval kingdom and former county in the Iberian Peninsula; the nucleus of modern Spain.
  2. A vaguely defined geographical region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.
  3. A town and village therein, in Wyoming County, New York, United States, named after Castile in Spain.
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