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Gotham

Gotham

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A small village in England known for old cottages and local stories
  • proper noun
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  • Many tourists visit Gotham to admire its beautiful architecture and learn about its history.

Examples

  • The villagers of Gotham often share tales of the ancient legends that surround their home.

  • With Gotham we tried a new one, Economics.

    Batman Begins (2005)

  • There's an abandoned caretaker's house, at the old Gotham Arboretum.

    Sparks! (2018)

  • Gotham is a commercial font that is only available from my favorite type foundry, Hoefler & Frere-Jones.

    Blog text (27)

  • The story delves into Gotham's past, back to the 1940s when it was protected by Alan Scott, the Golden Age-era Green Lantern.

    Blog text (27)

  • Just outside Gotham, the scenic countryside is perfect for long walks and exploration.

Surface Forms

Gotham main

Etymology

Gotham the village in England probably takes its name from old words like goat and ham 'home', so it originally meant a 'home for goats' and later became famous for folk tales about clever or foolish villagers.