Bradfield Combust
village · Suffolk
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name means 'the broad ford'. The addition of 'Combust' distinguishes it from other Bradfields and refers to its historical status or condition.
Word origins
- Bradfield
- Old EnglishAttestedbroad ford(from brād "broad", fēld "ford")
- Combust
- Latinburnt(from combustus "burnt")
Historical forms
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