WikiWord

English

Aldgate

/ˈɔːlɡeɪt/ · name

Meaning

  1. An area and ward within the City of London, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ3381).
  2. A village in Adelaide Hills council area, South Australia.
  3. A settlement in Ketton parish, Rutland, England (OS grid ref SK9804).
  4. A London Underground station in Aldgate.

Etymology / origin

From Old English eald (“old”) + Old English geat (“gate”); equivalent to old + gate.

Sources

No citations have been attached yet.