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Natural flowing freshwater stream
another river. A river may run dry before reaching the end of its course if it runs out of water, or only flow during certain seasons. Rivers are regulated
River
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up River or river in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A river is a flowing body of water. River may also refer to: River, Indiana, former name of
River_(disambiguation)
American actor (1970–1993)
River Jude Phoenix (né Bottom; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor and musician. The older brother of actor Joaquin Phoenix, he
River_Phoenix
Topics referred to by the same term
Commons has media related to New River. New River may refer to: Nuevo River (Puerto Rico) Rio Nuevo (Jamaica) New River (Fens), a man-made watercourse in
New_River
Fictional character from Doctor Who
</noinclude> River Song is a fictional character created by Steven Moffat and played by Alex Kingston in the British science-fiction series Doctor Who. River Song
River_Song
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Han River may refer to: Han River (Guangdong) (Hánjiāng, 韩江), southeast China, flows into the South China Sea Han River (Hubei and Shaanxi) (Hànshuǐ,
Han_River
Uruguayan football club
Club Atlético Boston River, simply known as Boston River, is a Uruguayan sports club located in Montevideo. Founded on 20 February 1939, their football
Boston_River
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Victoria) Avon River (Grampians, Victoria) Avon River (Western Australia) Avon River (Nova Scotia) Avon River (Ontario) Avon River / Ōtākaro, in Christchurch
River_Avon
Major river in China
The Yellow River, also known as Huanghe, is the second-longest river in China and the sixth-longest river system on Earth, with an estimated length of
Yellow_River
Major river in the United States
The Mississippi River is the primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States. It is the second-longest river in the United States, behind
Mississippi_River
Major river in Northern South America
The Amazon River (UK: /ˈæməzən/, US: /ˈæməzɒn/; Portuguese: rio Amazonas, Spanish: río Amazonas) in South America is the largest river by discharge volume
Amazon_River
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River class may refer to: River-class destroyer (1903), ships of the Royal Navy (UK) built in the early 20th century that served in World War I River-class
River_class
This is a list of the longest rivers on Earth. It includes river systems over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) in length. There are many factors, such as the
List of river systems by length
List_of_river_systems_by_length
Second-longest river in Europe
The Danube (/ˈdæn.juːb/ DAN-yoob; see also other names) is a river in Europe, the second-longest after the Volga in Russia. It flows through Central and
Danube
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The River may refer to: The River (1929 film), an American film by Frank Borzage The River (1933 film), a Czech film by Josef Rovenský The River (1938
The_River
Silt deposition landform at the mouth of a river
A river delta is a landform, typically triangular, created by the deposition of the sediments that are carried by the waters of a river, where the river
River_delta
Topics referred to by the same term
River otter may refer to: There are several species of fresh water otters commonly known as river otters. Eurasian river otter, found in Eurasia Giant
River_otter
Professional sports club in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Club Atlético River Plate (CARP) (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkluβ aˈtletiko ˈriβer ˈpleit]) is an Argentine professional sports club based in the Belgrano
Club_Atlético_River_Plate
This article lists the principal rivers of Europe with their main tributaries. The border of Europe and Asia is here defined as from the Kara Sea, along
List_of_rivers_of_Europe
River Mon River Yaw River Kyaw River Chindwin River Myittha River Manipur River Uyu River Tizu River Mu River Myitnge River Zawgyi River Shweli River
List_of_rivers_of_Myanmar
Trishuli River Langtang River Seti Gandaki River Marshyangdi Chhandi River Budhi Gandaki River Nisi River Madi River Rudi River Modi River Myagdi River West
List_of_rivers_of_Nepal
River in New York and New Jersey, US
The Hudson River is a 315-mile (507 km) river that flows from north to south largely through eastern New York state. It originates in the Adirondack Mountains
Hudson_River
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Look up Red River in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Red River may refer to one of the following: Red River of the South, a tributary of the Mississippi
Red_River
2017 film by Taylor Sheridan
Wind River is a 2017 neo-Western crime film written and directed by Taylor Sheridan. It is the third film by Taylor Sheridan on the modern American West
Wind_River_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Calder River or River Calder may refer to: Calder River (Tasmania) in north-west Tasmania Calder River (Victoria) Calder River (Western Australia) in
River_Calder
River in Nevada and California, United States
The Truckee River is a river in the U.S. states of California and Nevada. The river flows northeasterly and is 121 miles (195 km) long. The Truckee is
Truckee_River
Statutory designation in England and Wales
Main rivers (Welsh: prif afonydd) are a statutory type of watercourse in England and Wales, usually larger streams and rivers, but also some smaller watercourses
Main_river
1957 film directed by David Lean
The Bridge on the River Kwai is a 1957 epic war film directed by David Lean and based on the novel The Bridge over the River Kwai, written by Pierre Boulle
The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai
River in Lebanon
Litani River (Arabic: نهر الليطاني, romanized: Nahr al-Līṭānī), the classical Leontes (Ancient Greek: Λεόντης, romanized: Leóntes, lit. 'lion river'), known
Litani_River
Species of semi-aquatic mammal
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter and river otter, is a semiaquatic mammal that is endemic to
North_American_river_otter
2003 American drama film directed by Clint Eastwood
Mystic River is a 2003 American neo-noir mystery crime drama film. It was directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, and stars Sean Penn, Tim Robbins
Mystic_River_(film)
American comedian and television host (1933–2014)
Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
Joan_Rivers
Landing River Northwest River North River Pasquotank River Little River Perquimans River Yeopim River Chowan River Wiccacon River Meherrin River Potecasi
List of rivers of North Carolina
List_of_rivers_of_North_Carolina
Topics referred to by the same term
Min River or Minjiang may refer to: Min River (Sichuan) (岷江), in Sichuan, China Min River (Fujian) (闽江), in Fujian, China Min (disambiguation) This disambiguation
Min_River
River in Ecuador
The Guayas River (Rio Guayas) is a major river in western Ecuador. It gives its name to the Guayas Province of Ecuador. Its total length including Rio
Guayas_River
Major river in the western United States and Mexico
The Colorado River (Spanish: Río Colorado) is one of the principal rivers (along with the Rio Grande) in the Southwestern United States and in northern
Colorado_River
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River Plate may refer to: Río de la Plata, a river and large estuary between Argentina and Uruguay Río de la Plata Basin, the basin of the river Viceroyalty
River_Plate
Pipes supplying water to northern Libya
The Great Man-Made River Project (Arabic: النهر الصناعي العظيم, romanized: an-nahr aṣ-ṣināʿiyy al-ʿaẓīm, abbreviated GMRP) is a network of pipes that
Great_Man-Made_River
American basketball coach and player (born 1961)
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers (born October 13, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association
Doc_Rivers
unfragmented rivers List of longest undammed rivers List of river name etymologies List of rivers by age List of rivers by discharge List of rivers by length
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Species of toothed whale
The Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), also known as the boto, bufeo or pink river dolphin, is a species of toothed whale endemic to South America
Amazon_river_dolphin
2019 American drama television series
Virgin River is an American romantic drama television series developed by Sue Tenney for Netflix, adapted from the book series of the same name by Robyn
Virgin_River_(TV_series)
Fifth-longest river in Europe (Russia)
fifth-longest river in Europe. Flowing from Central Russia to the Sea of Azov in Southern Russia, it is one of Russia's largest rivers and played an important
Don_(river)
Major river in the midwestern United States
The Ohio River (Seneca: Ohi:yo') is a 981-mile-long (1,579 km) river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern
Ohio_River
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Blackwater River), a major tributary of the Fraser River Blackwater River (River Axe), a tributary of the River Axe in Devon and Dorset River Blackwater
Blackwater_River
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grand river in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Grand River may refer to: Grand River (Ontario) Grand River Raceway, Elora, Ontario Ottawa River, formerly
Grand_River
River in southern England
The River Thames (/tɛmz/ TEMZ), known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215
River_Thames
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White River may refer to: Bakoy River, in West Africa, called the White River over a portion of its length White River (British Columbia) White River (Vancouver
White_River
River system in the Middle East
The Tigris–Euphrates river system is a large river system in West Asia that flows into the Persian Gulf. Its primary rivers are the Tigris and Euphrates
Tigris–Euphrates_river_system
Tributary of the Po in Italy
The Adda (Latin: Abdua, or Addua; Lombard: Ada, or Adda) is a river in North Italy, a tributary of the Po. It rises in the Alps near the border with Switzerland
Adda_(river)
Topics referred to by the same term
Green River may refer to: Green River (British Columbia), a tributary of the Lillooet River Green River, a tributary of the Saint John River, also known
Green_River
River Harris Creek Broad Creek Tred Avon River Town Creek Warwick River Tuckahoe Creek Miles River Front River Wye River Wye East River Chester River
List_of_rivers_of_Maryland
River Ghiou River (Riou River) Sly River Tsighaout River Fodda River Rouina River (Zeddine River) Ebda River Massine River Deurdeur River Akoum River
List_of_rivers_of_Algeria
for "river" (often tautologically the English term "river" is added to the name). The Zulu / Xhosa word amanzi (water) also forms part of some river names
List of rivers of South Africa
List_of_rivers_of_South_Africa
Song from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's
"Moon River" is a song composed by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast
Moon_River
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Fall River may refer to: Fall River, Nova Scotia Fall River, Massachusetts Fall River station, a commuter rail station in Fall River, Massachusetts Fall
Fall_River
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Kura River (or Cyrus River) may refer to following rivers: Kura (South Caucasus river), a major international river that drains into the Caspian Sea Kura
Kura_River
Deified river mentioned in the Vedas and ancient Indian epics
The Saraswati River (IAST: Sárasvatī-nadī́) is a deified Rigvedic river first mentioned in the Rigveda and later in Vedic and post-Vedic texts. It played
Saraswati_River
River Changjin River [ko] Chongchon River Han River Hantan River Hochon River Imjin River Kumya River Nam River Orang River Piryu River Pothong River
List_of_rivers_of_Korea
Television series
River Elegy (simplified Chinese: 河殇; traditional Chinese: 河殤; pinyin: Héshāng) is an influential six-part documentary by Wang Luxiang, and co-written
River_Elegy
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Big River or Big Rivers may refer to: In Australia Big River (Brodribb River, Victoria), a tributary of the Brodribb River, in Victoria Big River (Goulburn
Big_River
River in the Pacific Northwest of North America
The Columbia River (Upper Chinook: Wimahl or Wimal; Sahaptin: Nch’i-Wàna or Nchi wana; Sinixt dialect swah'netk'qhu) is the largest river in the Pacific
Columbia_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Marys River, St. Mary's River, or St. Mary River may refer to: St. Mary River (British Columbia), tributary of the Kootenay River St. Mary's River (Nova
Saint_Mary's_River
River in Russia; longest river in Europe
(Russian: Волга, pronounced [ˈvolɡə] ) is the longest river in Europe and the longest endorheic basin river in the world. Situated in Russia, it flows through
Volga
Song written by Al Green and Mabon "Teenie" Hodges
"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by American singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by Syl Johnson
Take_Me_to_the_River
Largest river system in Canada
Mackenzie River (French: Fleuve (de) Mackenzie; Slavey: Deh-Cho [tèh tʃʰò], literally big river; Inuvialuktun: Kuukpak [kuːkpɑk], literally great river) is
Mackenzie_River
Land area where water converges to a common outlet
which all flowing surface water converges to a single point, such as a river mouth, or flows into another body of water, such as a lake or ocean. A basin
Drainage_basin
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River City may refer to: Brisbane, Queensland Campbell River, British Columbia Edmonton, Alberta Winnipeg, Manitoba Jilin City Wuhan Whanganui Cape Girardeau
River_City
The following is a list of characters in River City, a Scottish soap opera that began broadcasting on BBC Scotland on 24 September 2002. When more than
List_of_River_City_characters
Topics referred to by the same term
Fox River is the name of: Fox River, Nova Scotia Folks River, Panama, a city and river in Colón Province, Panama, formerly called Fox River Fox River, Alaska
Fox_River
River in South East England
The River Medway is a river in South East England. It rises in the High Weald, West Sussex and flows through Tonbridge, Maidstone and the Medway conurbation
River_Medway
System of rivers and canals in Chicago
/ 41.88639°N 87.63750°W / 41.88639; -87.63750 The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals with a combined length of 156 miles (251 km) that
Chicago_River
River in the Mid-Atlantic United States
The Potomac River (/pəˈtoʊmək/ ) is in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake
Potomac_River
River in central India
The Narmada River (IPA: [nəɾməd̪aː]), also known as the Narbada or anglicised as Nerbudda, is the fifth longest river in India and overall the longest
Narmada_River
River in China
Kaidu River (Chinese: 开都河; pinyin: Kāidū Hé; Mongolian: Хайду гол; Uyghur: قايدۇ دەرياسى), also known under its ancient name Chaidu-gol, is a river in the
Kaidu_River
River in the Netherlands
(Dutch name, pronounced [ʋaːl] ) is the main distributary branch of the river Rhine flowing approximately 80 km (50 mi) through the Netherlands. It is
Waal_(river)
British food television series brand
River Cottage Cookbook River Cottage Year River Cottage Meat Book River Cottage Family Cookbook River Cottage Fish Book River Cottage Every Day River
River_Cottage
River in Germany and the Czech Republic
in Lower Sorbian also called Rěka, lit. 'The River'; Polish: Sprewa [ˈsprɛva]; Czech: Spréva) is a river in Germany and the Czech Republic. With a length
Spree_(river)
River in Asia
Gar River Gilgit River Hunza River Gomal River Zhob River Haro River Kabul River Swat River Chitral River (or Kunar River) Kurram River Panjnad River Chenab
Indus_River
Navigable tidal strait in New York City
The East River is a saltwater tidal estuary or strait in New York City. The waterway, which is not a river despite its name, connects Upper New York Bay
East_River
River in Central Africa
River, formerly also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the third largest river in
Congo_River
Rivers of Tasmania, Australia
River Arthur River Pieman River The following major rivers are the longest river systems, by length. Water portal Australia portal List of rivers of Tasmania
Rivers_of_Tasmania
Section of the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey
North River (Dutch: Noort Rivier) is an alternative name for the southernmost portion of the Hudson River in the vicinity of New York City and northeastern
North_River_(Hudson_River)
River in India
Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and a river considered
Alaknanda_River
Waterway in Southern Russia
flows northeast inside the great northwest bend of the Terek River and catches most of the rivers that flow north from the mountains before they reach the
Sunzha_(river)
River in Cambridgeshire, England
The River Cam (/ˈkæm/) is a chalk river and the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east
River_Cam
River in China, India and Bangladesh
Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in the Mishmi language, and Jamuna River in Bangladesh. By itself, it is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge
Brahmaputra_River
Major river in northeast Africa
north-flowing river in northeast Africa which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. At 7,088 kilometers (4,404 mi) long, it is the longest river in the world
Nile
Classification of civilization
A River valley civilization is an agricultural civilization that is situated beside a river. Civilization develops from the river as it gives the inhabitants
River_valley_civilization
River or estuary in South America
lit. 'River of Silver'), also called the River Plate or La Plata River in English, is the estuary formed by the confluence of the Uruguay River and the
Río_de_la_Plata
Major river in southeastern Australia
Murrumbidgee River (/mʌrəmˈbɪdʒi/) is a major tributary of the Murray River within the Murray–Darling basin and the second longest river in Australia
Murrumbidgee_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Indian River in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Indian River may refer to: Indian River (Barbados) Indian River (British Columbia), which enters
Indian_River
River in California, United States
American River is a 30-mile-long (50 km) river in California that runs from the Sierra Nevada mountain range to its confluence with the Sacramento River in
American_River
Topics referred to by the same term
River Derwent or Derwent River may refer to: River Derwent, Derbyshire River Derwent, North East England, on the border between County Durham and Northumberland
River_Derwent
219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many river systems and perennial streams. The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan
List_of_rivers_of_India
River in Manitoba, Canada
The Nelson River is a river of north-central North America, in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The river drains Lake Winnipeg and runs 644 kilometres
Nelson_River
River in the United Kingdom
The River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren, pronounced [ˈavɔn ˈhavrɛn]) is the longest river in Great Britain, with a length of 220 miles (354 km). It is also
River_Severn
River in New Mexico and Texas, United States
The Pecos River (/ˈpeɪkəs/ PAY-kəs; Spanish: Río Pecos) originates in north-central New Mexico and flows into Texas, emptying into the Rio Grande. Its
Pecos_River
Topics referred to by the same term
River Dee may refer to: River Dee, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, flowing from the Cairngorms to Aberdeen River Dee, Wales, flowing through North Wales and
River_Dee
River in northeast India
92°53′E / 26.633°N 92.883°E / 26.633; 92.883 The Kameng River (previously named Bharali River, now called Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh and Jiabharali (Jia
Kameng_River
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English
English : habitational name from Louth in Lincolnshire, so called from its position on the river Lud (Old English Hlūde, meaning ‘the loud one’).Irish : when not of English origin (see 1), probably a reduced and altered form of McLeod. Compare McLouth.
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English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in the center of a village, from Middle English midde ‘mid’ + toun ‘village’, ‘town’.English : habitational name from places in Lancashire, Worcestershire, and West Yorkshire, so named in Old English as ‘farmstead at a river confluence’, from (ge)m̄ðe ‘river confluence’ + tūn ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’.
Surname or Lastname
English (now found mainly in northern Ireland)
English (now found mainly in northern Ireland) : habitational name from any of the various places so called, in Northamptonshire, Devon, Lincolnshire, and elsewhere. The one in Northamptonshire is Old English Ludingtūn ‘settlement (tūn) associated with Luda’ (a personal name of uncertain origin); that in Cornwood, Devon, is Old English Ludantūn ‘Luda’s settlement’; that in Lincolnshire is ‘pool settlement’, from Old English luh ‘pool’, and Lutton in North Yorkshire is ‘settlement on the river Hlūde’ (see Loud) or ‘Luda’s settlement’.
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Irish
Irish : shortened form of McMeans.English : habitational names from East and West Meon in Hampshire, which take their names from the Meon river. The word is Celtic but of uncertain meaning, possibly ‘swift one’.nickname from Middle English mene ‘inferior in rank’, ‘of low degree’ (from Old English gemǣne), or from Middle English mene ‘moderate in behaviour’ (from Old French mëen, mean).
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Welsh
Welsh : from the Welsh personal name Meurig, a form of Maurice, Latin Mauritius (see Morris).English : from an Old French personal name introduced to Britain by the Normans, composed of the Germanic elements meri, mari ‘fame’ + rīc ‘power’.Scottish : habitational name from a place near Minigaff in the county of Dumfries and Galloway, so called from Gaelic meurach ‘branch or fork of a road or river’.Irish : when not Welsh or English in origin, probably an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mearadhaigh (see Merry).
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English
English : habitational name from a pair of villages in Cheshire, on either side of the Weaver river, recorded in Domesday Book as Maneshale, from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Mann + Old English scylf ‘shelf’, ‘ledge’.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Lord Rivers, brother to Lady Grey. 'King Richard III' Earl...
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English
English : habitational name from a place in Shropshire, so named from the Old English river name HlÅ«de (from hlÅ«d ‘loud’, ‘roaring’) referring to the Teme river + hlÄw ‘hill’. See also Laidlaw.Dutch : from the personal name Ludolph.
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English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in northern France called Rivières, from the plural form of Old French rivière ‘river’ (originally meaning ‘riverbank’, from Latin riparia). The absence of English forms without the final -s makes it unlikely that it is ever from the borrowed Middle English vocabulary word river, but the French and other Romance cognates do normally have this sense.Common Americanized form of French Larivière. ire.
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English
English : habitational name from a place in Cumbria, so called from the river on which it stands. The place name is of obscure etymology, perhaps of ancient Welsh origin (compare Lauder), or from Old Norse lauðr ‘froth’, ‘foam’ + á ‘river’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin. It may be a nickname for a beggar, from an agent derivative of maund ‘beg’ (probably from Old French mendier, Late Latin mendicare); this word is not attested before the 16th century, but may well have been in use earlier. Alternatively it may be an occupational name for a maker of baskets, from an agent derivative of Middle English maund ‘basket’ (Old French mande, of Germanic origin); or perhaps for someone in some position of authority, from a shortened form of Middle English coma(u)nder (from coma(u)nden ‘to command’).German : habitational name from places called Mandern, in Hesse and the Rhineland.Belgian (van der Mander) : habitational name from a place called Ter Mandere or Mandel, in West Flanders, derived from the river name Mandel.Indian (Panjab) : Sikh (Dogar, Jat) name of unknown meaning, based on the names of clans in these communities.
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English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or a patch of arable land (see Layman).Dutch : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements liut ‘people’, or possibly liub ‘dear’, ‘beloved’ + man ‘man’.Americanized form of German Leimann, Americanized form of Leinemann, habitational name for someone from Leine in Pomerania, or for someone who lived by either of two rivers called Leine, near Hannover and in Saxony.
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English
English : patronymic from Mathew; a variant spelling of Matthews. In the U.S., this form has absorbed some European cognates such as German Matthäus.Among the earliest bearers of the name in North America was Samuel Mathews (c.1600–c.1657), who came to VA from London in about 1618. He established a plantation at the mouth of the Warwick River, which was at first called Mathews Manor; later its name was changed to Denbigh. He was one of the most powerful and influential men in the early affairs of the colony. He (or possibly his son, who bore the same name) was governor of the colony from 1657 until his death in 1660.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places so named in Cumbria, probably so named from an Old English river name Hlóra nmeaning ‘the roaring one’ + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.
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English (Norfolk)
English (Norfolk) : from the Middle English personal name Loveke, Old English Lufeca, a derivative of Lufa (see Love 1), or LÄ“ofeca, a derivative of LÄ“ofa (see Leaf 2).English : perhaps a habitational name from places in Cumbria and Northumberland called Lowick, or Lowich in Northamptonshire. The first is from Old Norse lauf ‘leaf’ + vÃk ‘creek’; the second is from the river name Low (possibly from Old English luh ‘pool’) + Old English wÄ«c ‘dairy farm’, ‘dwelling’; and the third from an unattested Old English personal name, Luffa, or Luhha + wÄ«c.Probably a respelling of Lovik.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name from Old English hlið, hlid, Old Norse hlÃð ‘slope’.English : habitational name from places so named in Shropshire, Herefordshire, or Somerset, or on the island of Orkney. The Herefordshire and Somerset places are named with the Old English river name HlÌ„de (see Loud).English : from a medieval byname derived from Old English līðe ‘mild’, ‘gentle’.
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English
English : habitational name from the place in Bedfordshire (named in Old English as ‘settlement (Old English tūn) on the (river) Lea’), or, more plausibly in view of the pattern of distribution, from Luton in Devon (near Teignmouth), named in Old English as ‘Lēofgifu’s settlement’ (from an Old English female personal name composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’, ‘beloved’ + gifu ‘gift’). A further possible source of the name is Luton in Kent, named as the ‘settlement of Lēofa’.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Japanese
River
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Norwegian
Norwegian : habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southwestern Norway, named with Old Norse lón ‘calm, deep pool (in a river)’.English : variant of Lane.Muslim : unexplained.
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English
English : habitational name from places in Lancashire and southern Cumbria, named in Old English as Lunesdæl, from the river name Lune + dæl ‘valley’. This ancient British river name is the same as in the first element in Lancaster, through which city the river runs.
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Muslim
Some distance
Girl/Female
Hindu
Lord
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
One who plans
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English
English : variant spelling of Laswell.
Boy/Male
Egyptian
God of the moon.
Girl/Female
Indian
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian
Pleasure; Enjoyment; Joyful
Female
Arthurian
, morning-star.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Matthias, MATHIAS means "gift of God."
Male
Greek
(Î Ïῤῥος) Greek name PYRRHOS means "flame-like." In mythology, this is the name of a son of Achilles. He is also known as Neoptolemos.Â
RIVER
RIVER
RIVER
RIVER
RIVER
n. .
An artificial passage or archway for conducting canals or railroads under elevated ground, for the formation of roads under rivers or canals, and the construction of sewers, drains, and the like.
v. t.
To pass over; as, Alexander transpassed the river.
n.
The act of swimming across, as a river.
n.
High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp, interval, and the like.
n.
Fig.: A large stream; copious flow; abundance; as, rivers of blood; rivers of oil.
n.
A stream or river flowing into a larger river or into a lake; an affluent.
a.
Lying or being on the further side of the river Po with reference to Rome, that is, on the north side; -- opposed to cispadane.
v. t.
To make an opening, or a passageway, through or under; as, to tunnel a mountain; to tunnel a river.
n.
A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations in the Northwest.
a.
Not divided; not separated or disunited; unbroken; whole; continuous; as, plains undivided by rivers or mountains.
n.
A genus of fresh-water or river turtles which have the shell imperfectly developed and covered with a soft leathery skin. They are noted for their agility and rapacity. Called also soft tortoise, soft-shell tortoise, and mud turtle.
a.
Having rivers; as, a rivery country.
a.
Supplied with rivers; as, a well rivered country.
adv.
In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.
n.
The side or bank of a river.
n.
The quality or state of being a river.
v. t.
To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded /he rivers and swamps.
v. i.
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
adv.
From a lower to a higher position, literally or figuratively; as, from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth, toward the source, of a river; from a dependent or inferior condition; from concealment; from younger age; from a quiet state, or the like; -- used with verbs of motion expressed or implied.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians formerly living on the Neuse and Tar rivers in North Carolina. They were conquered in 1713, after which the remnant of the tribe joined the Five Nations, thus forming the Six Nations. See Six Nations, under Six.