Cheddar
village · Somerset
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name Cheddar is believed to originate from the Old English word 'cēse', meaning 'cheese'. It may have been a place known for its cheese production or a place where cheese was traded.
Word origins
- Cheddar
- Old EnglishAttestedcheese(from cēse "cheese")
Historical forms
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