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Duke of York's Island

name

Etymology

Named for various dukes of York. In the case of the New Zealand atoll, for Prince Edward, younger brother of George III of England. In the case of the Ecuadorian island, for James II of England prior to his father's death.

Definitions

  1. Former name of Atafu

    Former name of Atafu: an atoll in Tokelau, New Zealand.

  2. Former name of Santiago

    Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA