Hastings County

English

Etymology

The county is named after British politician and military officer Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1754 - 1826).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈheɪ.stɪŋz ˈkaʊn.ti/
  • Hyphenation: Ha‧stings Coun‧ty
  • Rhymes: -aʊnti

Proper noun

Hastings County

  1. A county in south-east Ontario, Canada. County seat: Belleville.

Derived terms

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