Great Lea Common
village · Wokingham
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Great Lea Common likely derives from Old English 'lēah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'. The 'Great' prefix indicates its larger size compared to other areas.
Word origins
- Great
- Old Englishlarge, big
- Lea
- Old EnglishAttestedclearing, meadow(from lēah "clearing, meadow")
- Common
- Old Englishcommon land
Historical forms
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