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Definition: DORNOCK

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A coarse sort of damask, originally made at Tournay (in Flemish, Doornick), Belgium, and used for hangings, carpets, etc. Also, a stout figured linen manufactured in Scotland.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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"Dornock" is a common misspelling or typo for: Dormice, Doorknocker, Doorknockers, Defrock.

Date "Dornock" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1898. (references)

Specialty Definition: DORNOCK

Domain Definition
Literature Dornock Stout figured linen for tablecloths; so called from a town in Scotland, where it was originally made. Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: DORNOCK

Dornock

Dornock is a small Scottish village in Dumfries and Galloway, situated about 1 mile west of Eastriggs and 2 miles east of Annan. Dornock is built on land which is 10 to 20 metres above sea level. Dornock Burn runs east of the village and the railway between Annan and Gretna is north of the village. The mud and sand banks of the Solway Firth are less than one mile away to the south.

References

  • Ordnance Survey Landranger Map (number 85)
  • Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (number 323) - 1:25,000 scale (2.5 inches to 1 mile)

See also

  • List of places in Dumfries and Galloway

Coordinates: 54.983° N 3.202° W

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Dornock". Image Credit.
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