fenland

noun

fen·​land ˈfen-ˌland How to pronounce fenland (audio)
: an area of low often marshy ground

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fenland was before the 12th century

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“Fenland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fenland. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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