The word derby firstly corresponds to an annual flat race for three-year old horses, founded in 1780 by the 12th Earl of Derby and a tradition that continues in England to this day, held annually in late May or early June.
The word has also gained the meaning of any important sporting contest and especially a sports match between two rival teams from the same area.
In North America, the word also denotes a particular type of bowler hat that was first manufactured in the U.S. in 1850. This usage probably stems from the fact that these hats were worn while riding.
Origin: The word, which is also the name of a town and county in England, is from Old English Deorby “deer village”, which has source words meaning deer and homeland. The word is derived from a Scandinavian source.
Usage:
- Arsenal fans got the bragging rights after defeating.
- Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the North London derby played in September 2021.
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