Proper noun
Lydda
Former name of Lod, Israel.
Accounts differ regarding whether George was born in Cappadocia or Syria Palaestina, but agree that he was raised at least partly in Lydda. Source: Internet
By the time of the early Muslim conquests of the mostly Christian and Zoroastrian Middle East and in the seventh century, a basilica dedicated to the saint in Lydda existed. citation. Source: Internet
Lydda was defended by a local militia of around 1,000 residents, with an Arab Legion contingent of 125–300. Source: Internet
The Inn at Lydda, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London — review. Source: Internet
But Dajjal may be derived, by a very common confusion between n and l, from Dagon, whose name two neighbouring villages bear to this day, while one of the gates of Lydda used to be called the Gate of Dagon." Source: Internet
His body was returned to Lydda for burial, where Christians soon came to honour him as a martyr. citation. Source: Internet