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MARKET TOWN

\mˈɑːkɪt tˈa͡ʊn], \mˈɑːkɪt tˈa‍ʊn], \m_ˈɑː_k_ɪ_t t_ˈaʊ_n]\

Definitions of MARKET TOWN

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
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a (usually small) town where a public market is held at stated times

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a (usually small) town where a public market is held at stated times

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A town having the privilege of holding a market.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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