Forest of Dean

English

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly related to Welsh din (“fort, stronghold”), or to Dane.

Proper noun

Forest of Dean

1. A forest and geographical area of Gloucestershire, England, between the rivers Severn and Wye, with a long history of mining.
2. A local government district of Gloucestershire, England, bordering onto Wales, formed in 1974 and with its headquarters in Coleford.

See also

• freeminer