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Higher Bosistow Cliff

cliff or slope · Cornwall

CornishAI-generated

This name refers to a higher cliff located at Bosistow. 'Higher' indicates a relative elevation, 'Bosistow' is a place name, and 'cliff' describes the feature.

Word origins

Higher
Old Englishhigher(from hēah "high")
Bosistow
Cornishplace name(from bos "dwelling", stow "place")
Cliff
Old Englishcliff, steep rock face(from clif "cliff")

Historical forms

hiear bosistow clif