Originated From
 AOL Search

Posted by ann 1 year ago In:

ann
ann Asked:

What does boca raton mean ?

what does boca raton mean ?

 

Liked this question? Tell your friends about it

3 Answers

Order by
Oldest to Newest
Newest to Oldest
Votes
Anonymous
Anonymous Answer:

It means "place where old New Yorkers go to retire".

Comments (2) Report
Book
Book Answered:

Literally, it means "Mouth of the mouse".  It was nautical jargon for an craggy inlet, that would gnaw at a ship's hull as a gigantic mouse might.  The actual Boca Raton was located in Bisqayne Bay, but 19th century mapmakers mistakenly placed it farther north.

I'd agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.
Comments (1) Report
ann
ann Answered:

It means:  'mouth of the rat'  (horrible, sorry)

Add a comment Report

Related Questions

Other people asked questions on similar topics, check out the answers they received:

Lou

Asked: What does tubiamo mean??

What does tubiamo mean??
  • Posted by Lou 2 months ago
lw0728

Asked: What does ubicande mean in spanish?

what does ubicande mean in spanish?
  • Posted 5 months ago
Anonymous

Asked: What does four leaf clover time mean?

what does four leaf clover time mean?
  • Posted 3 months ago

More Questions

Where can I play bocce ball in boca raton

Search the place on the online map is the most convenient way for you !

How far is Boca Raton Fl from clearwater Fl?

are you from another world,any map will give that info.goggle,yahoo,mapquest.

If you have a brain injury and this leads to a ...

Yes, I would get a plan together and document what you can when you speak to a personal injury attorney.

How far of a plane ride is boca raton, fl to la ,ca.

About 4 1/2 hours give or so. Could be a little less could be a little more. Direct, non stop.