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Gretna Green

Syllabification: (Gret·na Green)
Pronunciation: /ˈgretnə/

Definition of Gretna Green
  • a village in Scotland just north of the English border, near Carlisle, formerly a popular place for young runaway couples from England to be married without the parental consent required.

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