Oxford的词源

英文词源

Oxford

university town in England, Middle English Oxforde, from Old English Oxnaforda (10c.) literally "where the oxen ford." In reference to a type of shoe laced over the instep, it is attested from 1721 (Oxford-cut shoes). Related: Oxfordian; Oxfordish; Oxfordist; Oxfordy.

中文词源

Oxford：牛津

ox,牛，ford,渡口，津口。地名，字面意思即牛渡河的津口。

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