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A Ford is a shallow point in a river where it's easier to cross. Cities and towns whose names contain the suffix "ford" are traditionally located near important river crossings. The "ox" part indicates the crossing was used to drive cattle across.

Bear in mind that some cities that started life as colonies may have been named for cities in their original host nation, so you need to look at the original city for why it was named so.

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The name Oxford derives from Oxen-ford, i.e. the place where the oxen could cross the River Thames, known locally as the Isis.

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Oxford was originally known as "Oxenaforda", meaning "Ford of the Ox"; fords being more commonly used than bridges at that time.

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Oxford was originally known as "Oxenaforda", meaning "Ford of the Oxen" (ford, as in a natural river crossing).

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a famous university town

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