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PRONUNCIATION OF LERWICK

Lerwick  [ˈlɜːwɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LERWICK

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Lerwick is a noun.
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WHAT DOES LERWICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lerwick

Lerwick

Coordinates: 60°09′18″N 1°08′42″W / 60.155°N 1.145°W / 60.155; -1.145 Lerwick is the capital and main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is about 210 miles north of Aberdeen, 230 miles west of Bergen in Norway and 230 miles south east of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. Lerwick, Shetland's only burgh, had a population of about 7,500 residents in 2010 and is the most northerly and most easterly town in Scotland. One of the UK's coastal weather stations is located at Lerwick.

Definition of Lerwick in the English dictionary

The definition of Lerwick in the dictionary is a town in Shetland, administrative centre of the island authority of Shetland, on the island of Mainland: the most northerly town in the British Isles; knitwear, oil refining. Pop: 6830.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LERWICK


bailiwick
ˈbeɪlɪwɪk
Brunswick
ˈbrʌnzwɪk
candlewick
ˈkændəlˌwɪk
Chadwick
ˈtʃædwɪk
constablewick
ˈkʌnstəb əlˌwɪk
Herdwick
ˈhɜːdwɪk
inwick
ɪnˈwɪk
KWIC
kwɪk
outwick
ˌaʊtˈwɪk
overquick
ˌəʊvəˈkwɪk
pickwick
ˈpɪkˌwɪk
Prestwick
ˈprɛstwɪk
quick
kwɪk
Ryswick
ˈrɪzwɪk
Sedgwick
ˈsɛdʒwɪk
wick
wɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LERWICK

Lepus
lequear
Lermontov
lernaean
Lerner
lerp
Les Cayes
Les Six
lesbian
lesbianism
lesbic
lesbo
Lesbos
lese-majesty
lesion
Lesotho

WORDS THAT END LIKE LERWICK

Berwick
Bewick
brick
Caroline of Brunswick
click
dick
do the trick
get on someone´s wick
Hawick
Keswick
kick
New Brunswick
nick
Patrick
pick
sick
stick
thick
trick
Warwick

Synonyms and antonyms of Lerwick in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Lerwick
380 millions of speakers
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يرويك
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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ラーウィック
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Lerwick
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लिरविक
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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Lerwick
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LERWICK»

The term «Lerwick» is regularly used and occupies the 96.559 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LERWICK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lerwick

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LERWICK»

Discover the use of Lerwick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lerwick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pigot and co.'s national commercial directory of ... ...
Bannstyne John, Lerwick Thomson Robert, jun. Lerwicl: BANKERS. NATIONAL BANK or Sco'rusn (Branch) Lerwick—(draws on the Parent Establishment, Edin~ hnr h, and on Sir R. C. Glyu,and Co. ondon)—Jns.Yorston,aeent SHETLAND ...
James Pigot (and co.), 1837
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Scotland
The islands' far-flung location is belied by the activity and charisma of the capital, Lerwick, causing you to forget the 60-plus oceanic miles between you and the mainland. But once you're outside the humming capital, the isolation sweeps you  ...
Neil Wilson, 2010
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the mercantile navy list and anual appendage to the ...
774 2 M.N.C.K George Canning of Lerwick 40 2 M.N.K.J Zephyr of London 19 3 M N.C.I, Sylph of Lerwick 17 3 M.N.K.L Silver Cloud of London 18 4 M.N C.l' Intrepid of Peterhead 433 4 M.N.K.P Forward of Greenock . 36 5 M.N.CQ Favourite of ...
j. h. brown, 1858
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THE MERCANTILE NAVY LIST AND ANNUAL APPENDAGE TO THE ...
Tons 18481 M.N.B.C Petrel of Lerwick 52 18571 M.N.J.B Jessie of Cardigan 87 2 M.N.B.D Aurora of Lerwick . . □ 39 2 M NIC Lion of Aberdeen 208 3 M.N.B.F North Sea Oueen of Lerwick Goward of Wisbeach . 62 3 M.N.J.D Lauristou of ...
J.H. BROW, 1860
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Up-helly-aa: Custom, Culture, and Community in Shetland
This is the first full study of the historical origins and contemporary significance of Up-Helly-AA. It traces the formation of Yule celebrations in the 1840s into the civic ritual constructed in the 1880s and 1890s by Shetland nationalists ...
Callum G. Brown, 1998
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THE MERCANTILE NAVY LIST AND ANNUAL APPENDAGE TO THE ...
18481 M.N.B.C Fetrol of Lerwick 52 18571 M.N.J.B Jessie of Cardigan . Lion of Aberdeen 87 1 M.N.BD Aurora of Lerwick 39 2 M.N.J. C 206 3 M.N.B.F North Sea Queen of Lerwick Goward of Wisbeach . 52 3 M N J.D Lauristou of Aberdeen 400  ...
‎1861
7
Decisions of the Court of Session: from November 1825 to ...
2, P. P.) Gifford v. a shipmaster and merchant in Lerwick — a house as good as any in Lerwick, '_ (P. P. p. 4, D.) Opinions of Her reason for not claiming her rights as the widow of John Gifford, but Consulted submitting to the imputation of being  ...
Scotland. Court of Session, F. Somerville, J. Tawse, 1838
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First report from the Committee appointed to enquire into ...
English Miles from Lerwick. Unst is an Island East of Shetland, of about 6 Miles Extent, having a good Harbour at Uyea Sound, fit for loading and unloading of Goods at, with good Beaches for drying Fish, Two of which we visited; it lies about ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Committee Appointed to Enquire into the State of the British Fisheries, 1785
9
Women's Suffrage in Shetland
... 164 Laing, Katherine Winifred, early Shetland woman graduate 76, 164 Laing, Samuel, MP for Orkney and Shetland: 1872 election 43 letter to Lerwick WSS 57 votingfor women's suffrage 34, 44, 61 1874 re-election 59 1880 re-election 80-1 ...
Marsali Taylor, 2010
10
Orkney & Shetland Islands Footprint Focus Guide: Includes ...
Getting around There is a regular scheduled inter-island service with Directflight i T01595-840246, www.directflight.co.uk, from Tingwall airport near Lerwick to Foula, Fair Isle, Papa Stour and Out Skerries. An extensive public bus service links ...
Alan Murphy, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LERWICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lerwick is used in the context of the following news items.
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Prince Charles steps in to save hundreds of Highland farm jobs …
He said the fund would pay for two new apprentices, new equipment and help extend the butchery section of the Lerwick abattoir. «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
2
Peerie Birl delights special needs teams | The Shetland Times Ltd
They came from all over Shetland, from Unst, Whalsay, South Mainland, West Mainland and Lerwick area. It was open to all ages and abilities.”. «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
3
Ron Sandford: world-class Shetland art | Shetland News
The latest exhibition at Vaila Fine Art, in Lerwick, a selection of drawings and prints by Yell resident Ron Sandford is a 'must see', writes Paul ... «Shetland News, Jul 15»
4
Surprise roof fault forces closure of Lerwick pool
The swimming pool at Clickimin will be closed until further notice as a safety precaution following a fault discovered in its glass roof. According ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
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How many 'near misses'? (Dorothy Harcus) | The Shetland Times Ltd
I mind one night, sailing from Kirkwall to Lerwick on the old St Rognvald with an infant to look after. It was a night of gales and somewhere on ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
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10 Runnadale, Ollaberry
Situated in the heart of the village of Ollaberry in a stunning rural location and within easy reach of Brae, some 11 miles away, with Lerwick a ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
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Friday, 17 July 2015 | Written by Shetland News
A STAGE production of Roald Dahl's The BFG featuring a cast of local children will take place in Lerwick this weekend. The Shetland Children's ... «Shetland News, Jul 15»
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Lerwick resident facing assault charges to stay in custody
A 22-year-old appeared from custody and was remanded back there after appearing at Lerwick Sheriff Court this afternoon charged with a ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
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“Queen of Lerwick” inducted into hall of fame
Tulloch is one of ten artists to be chosen for their contributions to Scottish music and the “Queen of Lerwick” will be celebrated at the Scottish ... «Shetland Times Online, Jul 15»
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'Queen of Lerwick' earns hall of fame place
The musician has enjoyed a lengthy career, and even had the Phil Cunningham track 'Violet Tulloch, Queen of Lerwick' written about her. «Shetland News, Jul 15»

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