Oxford

Ox·ford  (ksfrd)

1. A borough of south-central England on the Thames River west-northwest of London. First mentioned in 912, it was chartered in 1605. Oxford University, with its famed "dreaming spires," was founded in the 12th century and still dominates the center of the city. Population: 143,000.

2. A city of northern Mississippi south-southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. It is the seat of the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss"), established in 1844, and was William Faulkner's home town. Population: 14,100.

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Oxford, 17th Earl of. Title of Edward de Vere. 1550-1604.

English courtier and poet who is believed by some to have written Shakespeare's plays.

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ox·ford  (ksfrd)

n.

1. A sturdy, low shoe that laces over the instep.

2. A cotton cloth of a tight basket weave, used primarily for shirts.

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[After Oxford, England.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Oxford - a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University Oxford University, Oxford - a university in England England - a division of the United Kingdom Oxonian - a native or resident of Oxford
	2.	Oxford - a university town in northern Mississippi; home of William Faulkner Empire State of the South, Georgia, Peach State, GA - a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
	3.	Oxford - a university in England               Oxford University Oxford - a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
	4.	oxford - a low shoe laced over the instep saddle oxford, saddle shoe - an oxford with a saddle of contrasting color shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material