Definition: The word "Northampton" is a proper noun from the city of Northampton in England, UK. It is used as the capital city of Northamptonshire, which is an administrative county in the east midlands of England. In the context of English language usage, "Northampton" is a diminutive of "Netherampton", which was a village at the southern end of the River Nethermere before it flowed into the Nene River near the town and city center. The name also refers to an area around the town's Northgate Square in the Northamptonshire countryside. The word 'Northamptonsh' is often used as a diminutive form of the full name "Netherampton", but it can also be used to refer to someone from Northampton or another specific location that is part of Northamptonshire. In other words, "Northamptonsh" could mean someone who comes from Northampton, or an area where people come from Northamptonshire. It's not a formal title and should generally be avoided unless it's clear in the context.