Halifax

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhælɨˌfæks/

Origin

Halifax is believed to be a descendant of Old English hāliġfeax. The town is said to have received the name from the fact that the hair of a murdered virgin was hung up on a tree in the neighborhood, which became a resort of pilgrims. Compare also Fairfax.

Full definition of Halifax

Proper noun

1. An industrial town in Yorkshire England, 20km south-east of Leeds
2. Capital city of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Derived terms

• go to Halifax
• Haligonian

Related terms

• Haligonian