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Crawford

Describes a river crossing in a location where crows gathered or nested.

Meaning and origin

Crawford originated as a designation for a place marked by Old English elements—specifically a ford (shallow river crossing) in an area known for crows.

How to pronounce Crawford

English (US)KRAW-ferd

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