English word origin

Etymology of tawn

Alteration of tan, influenced by tawny.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To tan, make tawny.

noun

A tan.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Alteration of tan, influenced by tawny.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

Pronunciation spelling of town.

name

Hamilton (the capital city of Bermuda).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From town.

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