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Hove Edge

suburban area

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Hove Edge likely combines the Old English 'hof' meaning 'temple' or 'manor' with 'ecg' meaning 'edge' or 'ridge'. It suggests a settlement on the edge of a temple or manor estate.

Word origins

Hove
Old Englishtemple, manor(from hof "temple, manor")
Edge
Old Englishedge, ridge(from ecg "edge, ridge")

Historical forms

Hofecg