Forest Town
settlement · Nottinghamshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Forest Town is a descriptive name indicating a settlement within or on the edge of a forest. The 'Town' element signifies a settlement or village.
Word origins
- Forest
- Old EnglishAttestedan area of woodland, often subject to special laws.(from forest "forest")
- Town
- Old EnglishAttesteda settlement, village.(from tūn "enclosure, settlement")