Derwent

== English == === Alternative forms === Darwent, Darwen, Darwin, Darran, Durrans, Durant === Etymology === From Middle English Derwent, Derwente, Derwynd, from Proto-Brythonic *Deruentiū (“forest of oak trees”), derived from Proto-Celtic *derwom (“oak trees”) (compare Welsh derw (“oaks”)) (likely a compound with *wentā (“place”)). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɜː(ɹ)wənt/ === Proper noun === Derwent A river in Derbyshire, England, which flows into the River Trent. A demolished village, now flooded by Ladybower Reservoir, with its site in High Peak borough, Derbyshire. A civil parish (served by Derwent and Hope Woodlands Parish Council) in High Peak borough, Derbyshire, which formerly included the above village. A river in North Yorkshire, England, which also forms the border with the East Riding of Yorkshire before joining the River Ouse. A river in Cumbria, England, which flows into the Irish Sea at Workington. A river forming the border between County Durham and Northumberland, before entering Tyneside and joining the River Tyne. A river in Tasmania, Australia, which flows into the Tasman Sea near Hobart. A hamlet and former village in Alberta, Canada. A community in Thames Centre, Ontario, Canada. An unincorporated community in Valley Township, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. A surname. ==== Derived terms ====