Barking

See also: barking

English

Etymology

Compare older names such as Medieval Latin Berchingae (from the Domesday Book) and Latin Berecingum.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kɪŋ(ɡ)/

Proper noun

Barking

A town in eastern Greater London.

Related terms

Barking and Dagenham

References

Stokes, H.G. (1948). "A Land of Woods and Water". English Place-Names. Edinburgh: B. T. Batsford Ltd. p. 6.
Archives, The National. “The Discovery Service.” Place name: Barking, Essex Folio: 17v Little Domesday Book Domesday... | The National Archives, The National Archives, 12 Aug. 2009

Anagrams

braking

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