Lemynster

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • Lemster, Lemyster, Leomynster, Lunmustre, Lymynistre

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Lēomynster, from Lēon (a region name) +‎ mynster (“monastery”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛmi(n)stər/, /ˈlɛmstər/, /ˈli-/
  • (Southwest Midlands) IPA(key): /ˈlœmi(n)stər/, /ˈlœmstər/, /ˈly-/

Proper noun

Lemynster

  1. Leominster (a town in Herefordshire, England)

Descendants

  • English: Leominster
  • Middle Scots: lemister, lymmester
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