Great Altcar
village · Lancashire
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name 'Altcar' is of Old English origin, possibly meaning 'old shore' or 'old cart'. 'Great' distinguishes it from a smaller settlement.
Word origins
- Great
- Old Englishlarge, important
- Altcar
- Old Englishold shore or old cart(from eald "old", cearr "shore, rocky place", cart "cart")
Historical forms
Alcher (1212)