Millwall

English

Etymology

Referring to the large number of windmills built on the river wall in the 19th century. Originally known as Marshwall, the area acquired its new name with its breakaway from its former parish of Poplar.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /mɪlwɔːl/

Proper noun

Millwall

  1. A district on the western and southern side of the Isle of Dogs, in east London, England.

Derived terms
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