devonport/ˈdɛvənpɔːt/EtymologyFrom the county of Devon + port.nameAn urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base.A city and local government area (City of Devonport) in northern Tasmania, Australia.nounA small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.