Burrow
suburban area · Devon
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Burrow is likely a settlement associated with a fortified place or mound. The 'burrow' element can refer to a dwelling, a fortified place, or a mound.
Word origins
- Burrow
- Old EnglishAttestedfortified place, mound, dwelling(from burh "fortified place, manor", burh "dwelling")