Aberystwyth
noun
a resort and university town in Wales, in Ceredigion on Cardigan Bay. Pop: 15 935 (2001)
Historical Examples
A similar formation, though of less extent, lies off aberystwyth.
The Motor Routes of England Gordon Home
But, if Borth itself looked on askance, aberystwyth was ready enough to acclaim the approach of the railway.
The Story of the Cambrian C. P. Gasquoine
I am a native of aberystwyth, a place on the sea-coast about a dozen miles from here.
Wild Wales George Borrow
I am not,” he replied; “I am a native of aberystwyth, a place on the sea-coast about a dozen miles from here.
Wild Wales George Borrow
I saw you years ago on the terrace at aberystwyth, and remembered you well.
Bessie’s Fortune Mary J. Holmes
aberystwyth not only boasts of a high antiquity, but also of having been the commercial centre for the Mid-Welsh counties.
The Motor Routes of England Gordon Home
Nor were the good folks of aberystwyth peculiar in their joy.
The Story of the Cambrian C. P. Gasquoine
Should he keep it till his master returned, or should he forward it to aberystwyth?
Bessie’s Fortune Mary J. Holmes
Flint and Rhuddlan dominated the two former, aberystwyth and Carmarthen the latter.
The History of England T.F. Tout
He was educated at aberystwyth and at Llangeitho, and then himself kept school in both these places.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 Various
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