Denver
A ford of the Danes; from Old English meaning 'Dane's ford'.
Meaning and origin
Denver is derived from an Old English place name meaning 'Dane's ford' (den for Dane, ofer for ford), indicating a river crossing associated with Danish settlers.
How to pronounce Denver
| English (US) | DEN-ver |
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