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East Wittering

village · West Sussex

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name denotes a settlement to the east of another, with 'Wittering' possibly meaning 'place associated with Witra' or 'Witra's people'. The 'East' prefix specifies its geographical position.

Word origins

East
Old Englisheastern(from ēast "east")
Wittering
Old Englishplace associated with Witra or Witra's people(from Witra "personal name", ingas "people, followers")

Historical forms

Estwiteringe · Estwiteringege