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Eaves Green

village

Old EnglishAI-generated

This place name likely refers to a settlement near 'eaves', which could mean a slope or a projecting part of a roof. It is combined with 'grēne', meaning a village green or common land.

Word origins

Eaves
Old EnglishSlope or projecting part(from efes "eaves, slope")
Green
Old EnglishVillage green(from grēne "green, village green")

Historical forms

Evesgrene