Little Maplestead
village · Essex
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Little Maplestead is a small village. The name 'Maplestead' refers to a clearing or homestead associated with maple trees. 'Little' denotes its smaller size.
Word origins
- Little
- Old EnglishAttestedsmall(from lȳtel "small")
- Maplestead
- Old EnglishAttestedmaple clearing/homestead(from mapulder "maple tree", stede "place, homestead, clearing")