thorpe
word
/ˈθɔɹp/
/ˈθɔːp/
Definition
An old English word for a small village or hamlet, especially in historical or placename contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Thorpe' is archaic and not used in modern speech, but appears in English place names (e.g., Scunthorpe). It usually means a small rural settlement. Don’t use it in everyday conversation.
Spanish: aldea (arcaico) - pueblo pequeño (histórico)Portuguese (BR): vila pequena (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): aldeia pequena (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 小村庄（古语）Chinese (Traditional): 小村莊（古語）Hindi: छोटा गाँव (पुरातन)Arabic: قرية صغيرة (قديم)Bengali: ছোট গ্রাম (প্রাচীন)Russian: деревня (устар.)Japanese: 小さな村（古語）Vietnamese: làng nhỏ (cổ xưa)Korean: 작은 마을(고어)Turkish: küçük köy (eski)Urdu: چھوٹا گاؤں (قدیم)Indonesian: desa kecil (kuno)
Example Sentences
The word thorpe means a small village.
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Many English place names end with thorpe.
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Historically, a thorpe was smaller than a town.
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Scunthorpe gets its name from the old word thorpe.
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It’s rare to see the word thorpe used outside of old documents or maps.
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If you travel through England, you might spot thorpe in lots of countryside addresses.
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