Chelsea
A landing place for chalk or limestone, from Old English cealc and hyð.
Meaning and origin
Chelsea was originally the name of a district in London, derived from Old English words for chalk or limestone and a port or landing place.
How to pronounce Chelsea
| English (US) | CHEL-see /ˈtʃɛlsi/ |
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