Deptford

[ det-ferd ]

/ ˈdɛt fərd /

a former borough of London, England, now part of Lewisham, S of the Thames River.

Example sentences from the Web for deptford

Another effect observed at Deptford is a rise of pressure in the mains.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891 |Various
There was a greater demand for bandages than for sailors in Deptford during the rest of the night.

The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore |John R. Hutchinson
Being disappointed of money, we failed of going to Deptford to pay off the Henrietta to-day.

Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete |Samuel Pepys
Jobling looks hungry and also has the appearance of having run to seed in the market-gardens down by Deptford.

Bleak House |Charles Dickens

And in the early morning, which is fresh and sweet even in Deptford, they bade farewell to Amelia and the dogs and set out.

Harding's luck |E. [Edith] Nesbit

Deptford

/ (ˈdɛtfəd) /

a district in the Greater London borough of Lewisham, on the S bank of the River Thames: formerly the site of the Royal Naval dockyard