Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wich
Suffix
/wɪtʃ/
Definition
A suffix commonly used to indicate a place associated with a particular thing or activity.
Examples
- Sandwich – A place where sandwiches are made or a reference to a type of food.
- Folkestone – A name that may include ‘wich’ indicating a dwelling or settlement.
- Town which has a suffix indicating its historical association with salt production.
Meaning
The term ‘wich’ is often used in historical contexts to refer to a place where something occurs or where a specific group of people live.
Synonyms
- Place
- Site
- Location
