Martha's Vineyard
English
Etymology
This was originally the name given to a smaller island to the south by the English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, who sailed to the island in 1602. The island is thought to have been named after Gosnold's mother-in-law or his daughter, both named Martha.
Proper noun
- An island in Dukes County, Massachusetts, famous for once being home to one of the earliest known deaf communities.
Usage notes
- Although the island's name does not include island or synonyms, on is used, as in "I live on Martha's Vineyard".
Derived terms
Further reading
- Martha's Vineyard on Wikipedia.Wikipedia