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Cotesbach

village · Leicestershire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Cotesbach is thought to mean 'cottage by the stream'. It combines the Old English word 'cot' (cottage) with 'bac' (stream or brook).

Word origins

cot
Old EnglishCottage, dwelling(from cot "Cottage, dwelling")
bac
Old EnglishStream, brook(from bac "Stream, brook")

Historical forms

Cotesbach