Forest of Dean

English

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly related to Welsh din (“fort, stronghold”), or to Dane.

Proper noun

Forest of Dean

  1. A forest and geographical area of Gloucestershire, England, between the rivers Severn and Wye, with a long history of mining.
  2. A local government district of Gloucestershire, England, bordering onto Wales, formed in 1974 and with its headquarters in Coleford.

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