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Hoccombe Hill

hill or mountain · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a hill in a valley or combe. 'Hoc' could be a personal name or a descriptive term, and 'combe' refers to a valley.

Word origins

Hoc
Old EnglishPossibly a personal name or a descriptive term, e.g., 'hook' or 'hawk'.
combe
Old EnglishA valley, especially one with steep sides.(from cumb "Valley.")
Hill
Old EnglishA hill.