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Snape

Snape

8.8
A village in England known for its quiet countryside
  • proper noun
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  • Snape is beautiful.

Examples

  • The hikers passed through rural Snape before continuing toward the coastal cliffs to the east.

  • Many tourists visit Snape each year to enjoy its peaceful countryside and historic buildings.

  • After moving to Snape, she quickly became involved in the local community events.

  • Visit Snape!

  • The village of Snape is famous for its historical association with composer Benjamin Britten.

  • You can explore the quaint shops and cafes in Snape, a lovely village in North Yorkshire.

  • This large brick building in the neighboring town of Snape was originally a mill house for the brewing of beer.

Synonyms

Harley
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3 7.2

A village in England

is a village or place in England given as specific county examples
Thorpe
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1 8.6

A name for a village or town in England

is used for an individual village or place rather than many locations

Surface Forms

Snape main

Etymology

Snape is the name of a village in England. The village name probably comes from an old English word meaning 'marsh' or from the bird snipe, so the place name originally described a marshy area or a place where snipe birds lived.