Norwich

(nôrij, -ic̸h)

county seat of Norfolk, E England: known for its cathedral (founded 1096): county district pop. 121,000

Origin: OE northwic: see north & wick

See Norwich in American Heritage Dictionary 4

  1. (nŏrˈĭch) A borough of eastern England northeast of London. The city was sacked by Danes in the 11th century and devastated by the Black Death in 1348. Population: 174,000.
  2. (nôrˈwĭchˌ, nŏrˈ-) A city of southeast Connecticut north of New London. It is an industrial center and the birthplace of Benedict Arnold. Population: 36,300.
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