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East Wingate Combe

valley · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name describes a valley situated to the east. 'Wingate' likely refers to a 'windy gate' or pass, and 'combe' means valley.

Word origins

East
Old Englisheastern(from ēast "east")
Wingate
Old Englishwindy pass(from windig "windy", geat "gate, pass")
Combe
Brittonicvalley, hollow(from cumbos "valley")