Venice. After the Veneti, the early inhabitants of the district.
Vernier. After Pierre Vernier, the inventor of the instrument.
Vere Street. After the De Veres, owners of the estate before it passed to the Harleys.
Verger. From the French verge, a rod, the name borne by the custodian of a cathedral or minster, because in common with official attendants, he formerly carried a rod or staff of office.
Vermicelli. Italian for “little worms.”
Vermont. A corruption of “Verd Mont,” in allusion to its green mountains.
Vermuth. The white wine tinctured with bitter herbs appropriately bears this name derived from the Anglo-Saxon wermod, wormwood.
Verulam Buildings. This portion of Gray’s Inn was named in honour of Lord Bacon, created Baron Verulam and Viscount St Albans.
Veto. This word is Latin for “I forbid.”
Vicar. From the Latin vicarius, in place of another. See “Rector.”