1 definition by Wukitn marra
The name locals use for the town of Workington, Cumbria, England.
Originally named Weorcingaton by the Weorcingas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe with a leader named Weorc (Work). After 1,000 years, the Weorc is now officially spelt as Work, but is almost always pronounced as Wuk in West Cumbrian dialect.
AKA: Wukington, Wukinton, Wukitun, Wuckitn, Wuki'n
Originally named Weorcingaton by the Weorcingas, an Anglo-Saxon tribe with a leader named Weorc (Work). After 1,000 years, the Weorc is now officially spelt as Work, but is almost always pronounced as Wuk in West Cumbrian dialect.
AKA: Wukington, Wukinton, Wukitun, Wuckitn, Wuki'n
by Wukitn marra July 15, 2009