Definitions for halifaxˈhæl əˌfæks

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Halifax(noun)

    provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia


  1. Halifax(ProperNoun)

    An industrial town in Yorkshire England, 20km south-east of Leeds

  2. Halifax(ProperNoun)

    Capital city of Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. Origin: Halifax is believed to be a descendant of haligfeax. 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.


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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of halifax in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of halifax in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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