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Bad Homburg vor der Höhe

50.2292°N 8.6105°E · Q4165

One English word in this atlas traces back to Bad Homburg vor der Höhe. It sits in Germany.

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homburgnoun · 19th century
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The hat is named for a German spa town.

Bad Homburg's hat trade was popularised abroad after the Prince of Wales wore one. English kept the town name and lowered the case.

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