Tewkesbury

English

Etymology

Likely from Old English personal name *Tēodec, genitive case *Tēodeces + byriġ, dative singular of burh (“fort”).

However, tradition rooted in the ancient monastery in town claims descent of the first particle from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος (Theotókos, “the God-bearer (the Virgin Mary)”).

Proper noun

Tewkesbury

1. A town in Gloucestershire, England.
2. A local government district with borough status in Gloucestershire, formed in 1974 and with its headquarters in the town.
3. A locality in Burnie City Council, north western Tasmania, Australia.

Derived terms

• Tewkesbury mustard
• Tewksbury