AtlasUnited KingdomDerbyOne word pinned hereDerby52.9217°N -1.4767°W · Q43475One English word in this atlas traces back to Derby. It sits in United Kingdom.ShareAll of United Kingdom Pinned herederbynoun · 19th centuryWell attestedThe hat and the local rivalry both come from an earl's racehorse prize.The Derby was founded by the 12th Earl of Derby, whose title comes from the town. The horse race gave English both the hat and the word for a fierce local fixture.Indirect, via a person or titleRead →Nearest pinsEnglish muffinEngland, United Kingdom33 kmEnglish CarrierEngland, United Kingdom33 kmEnglish cocker spanielEngland, United Kingdom33 kmEnglish hornEngland, United Kingdom33 km