Dumfries

geographical name

Dum·​fries ˌdəm-ˈfrēs How to pronounce Dumfries (audio)
-ˈfrēz
1
or Dumfriesshire former county of southern Scotland; capital Dumfries
2
burgh in southern Scotland population 32,084

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“Dumfries.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dumfries. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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