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Cotham

village · Nottinghamshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Cotham is thought to mean 'cottage homestead'. It combines the Old English word 'cot' (cottage) with 'ham' (homestead or village).

Word origins

cot
Old EnglishCottage, dwelling(from cot "Cottage, dwelling")
ham
Old EnglishHomestead, village(from ham "Homestead, village")

Historical forms

Coteham · Cotham