Norfolk

/ˈnɔː(ɹ).foʊlk/

UK: /ˈnɔː(ɹ).fək/

NƆː(ɹ) · foʊlk (2 syllables)

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Definition

A Norfolk jacket.

Etymology

From Middle English Northfolk, from Old English Norþfolc (literally “northern people”), from norþ (“north, northern”) + folc (“folk, people, race, nation”). As an Ecuadorian island, clipping of Duke of Norfolk's Island, bestowed by William Ambrosia Cowley in 1684 honor of Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk; his son Henry, the 7th duke; or both. As an Australian island and territory, bestowed by James Cook in 1774 in honor of Mary Howard, wife of the 9th duke.