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Goverseth

village · Cornwall

Old EnglishAI-generated

Goverseth is likely an Old English name meaning 'the goat's enclosure' or 'the enclosure where goats are kept'. 'Gāf' or 'gāt' refers to a goat, and 'seth' to an enclosure or dwelling.

Word origins

Goverseth
Old Englishgoat's enclosure(from gāt "goat", seth "enclosure, dwelling")

Historical forms

Gouerseth