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What is the definition of suffix thorpe?

The suffix "thorpe" is of Old English origin and means "farm" or "village". It is often found in place names, particularly in England and parts of the United States settled by English immigrants.

Origin:

* Old English: *þorp* (meaning "village, farmstead")

Examples of place names with "thorpe":

* Thorpe, England: A village in Lincolnshire, England.

* Thorpe Waterville, England: A village in Cambridgeshire, England.

* Thorpe Park, England: An amusement park in Surrey, England.

* Thorpe, Iowa: A town in Iowa, United States.

* Thorpe, Nebraska: A village in Nebraska, United States.

Note: The suffix "thorpe" is often used in combination with other elements, such as a personal name or a descriptive word, to create more specific place names. For example, "Thorpe Waterville" combines "thorpe" with the name "Waterville," which may have referred to a person or a feature of the landscape.

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