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Somerset

Somerset

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A county in southwest England that has farms, hills, and old towns
  • proper noun
: Somerset
  • The city of Bath, located in Somerset, is famous for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture.
  • Somerset County

He was a farmer in Yetminster and which is a small village in Somerset.

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Examples

  • Alfred fled W deep into the marshlands of the Somerset Levels, at the time a vast area of undrained boggy wetlands.

  • There was nothing special about Somerset County.

    Charlotte's Web (2006)

  • There are 21 municipalities in Somerset County, and each one has its own school district.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The next stop was Taunton, which is located in the County of Somerset in southwestern England.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Steve Loy is head of Rutgers Preparatory School in Somerset, New Jersey.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The rolling hills and beautiful countryside of Somerset attract many visitors each year.

  • Known for its cider and historic landmarks, Somerset is a popular destination in England.

Surface Forms

Somerset main

Etymology

Somerset comes from old English parts Sumor 'summer' and set 'settlers', so a helpful way to remember it is 'summer settlers'. That idea fits the county today, known for its farms, villages and open countryside.