Holmbridge
village
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Holmbridge is a village name likely meaning 'bridge by the river island'. The first element 'holm' refers to a river island or a piece of land surrounded by water. The second element 'bridge' indicates a crossing over water.
Word origins
- holm
- Old EnglishAttestedriver island(from holm "island")
- bridge
- Old EnglishAttestedbridge(from brycg "bridge")
Historical forms
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