Solent. / (ˈsəʊlənt) / noun. the Solent a strait of the English Channel between the coast of Hampshire, on the English mainland, and the Isle of Wight. Width: up to 6 km (4 miles)
Where does the word Solent come from?
The exact origins of the name Solent are lost in the mists of time, but it is thought that it may be a bird place-name reflecting the congregations of the Northern Gannet or Solan Goose around the coast.
Is Vernon a word?
Vernon is a surname, from a masculine name that is derived from the Gallic word vern for Alder tree (also springlike, flourishing, or full of life) and a Gaulish-Latin suffix indicating a location. Thus Vernon is a “place of alders”. Variants include Vern, Vernard, Verne, Verna, Sberna, Sberno.
Is Rulable a word?
Adjective. Capable of being ruled; governable.
Is Mischoose a word?
verb (used without object), mis·chose; mis·cho·sen or (Obsolete) mis·chose; mis·choos·ing. to make a wrong or improper choice.
What is the Solent in England?
The Solent, strait of the English Channel, between the mainland coast of the county of Hampshire, England, and the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight.
Is the Solent a sea or a river?
The Solent River extended from west to east and swung round the eastern end of the Isle of Wight at a time when sea-level was low and the English Channel was dry. This river channel has a series of terraces which descend to about 40 metres below sea level at the east of the Isle of Wight.
Is Wordle a British word?
The creator of Wordle might be Welsh but although the game was originally hosted on a British website the language used for all of its puzzles has always been American English – even though the game has never made that fact clear.
Is Vernon an Irish name?
Vernon is a boy’s name of French origin.
Is Vernon An old name?
The first record of the surname appeared in the Domeday Book of 1086 in the name of Richard de Vernon who had come to England with William the Conqueror. Vernon eventually turned into a masculine given name among English speakers by the 19th century. It is no longer popular today, however.
Is there a word called Annoyer?
1. to disturb or bother in a way that displeases, troubles, or irritates. 2. to molest persistently; harass. 3. to be bothersome or troublesome.
Is unassumingly a word?
adj. Exhibiting no pretensions, boastfulness, or ostentation; modest. un′as·sum′ing·ly adv.
Is grize a word?
Yes, grize is a valid Scrabble word. More definitions: (pl. ) of Gree.
Is cavert a word?
Cavert is one of the many new names that came to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Cavert is for a person who tended cattle.
Is Unrigorous a word?
No, unrigorous is not in the scrabble dictionary.
Is Toquea a word?
Yes, toque is in the scrabble dictionary.
Who owns the Solent?
Clarenco LLP
Solent Forts, owned by Clarenco LLP, are looking for a buyer for their three Napoleonic Forts. These 19th century prime waterfront fortifications offer boutique accommodation comprising a total of 31 luxurious suites as well as numerous restaurant and function rooms.
Why is Solent?
It offers expertise and experiences you couldn’t get anywhere else, opening doors and making introductions. We’re focused on the practical side of higher education – giving our students the connections, experience and confidence to turn their newfound knowledge into a career with real, meaningful impact.
What did Portsmouth used to be called?
The city’s Old English Anglo-Saxon name, “Portesmuða“, is derived from port (a haven) and muða (the mouth of a large river or estuary). In the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a warrior named Port and his two sons killed a noble Briton in Portsmouth in 501.
Can you swim the Solent?
In the Western Solent the only practical cross Solent swim is from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay on the island. Here the distance is only just over a mile but the tide is critical, with only about a 30 min stand when the current is sufficiently low to allow the swim.
What lives in the Solent?
The Solent is a special place, with endless surprises just beneath its surface. There are vast seagrass meadows and intricate chalk reefs, as well as fascinating species like seahorses, thresher sharks, and cuttlefish. Our project Secrets of the Solent is shining a spotlight on this vibrant marine environment.