Carlisle
From the English city Carlisle, originally the Roman settlement Luguvalium (stronghold of Lugus), with the Brythonic element ker meaning "fort" added.
Meaning and origin
This English border city originated as the Roman settlement Luguvalium, dedicated to the deity Lugus.
How to pronounce Carlisle
| English (US) | KAR-lyl /ˈkɑrlˌaɪl/ |
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