Looe
town · Cornwall
CornishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Looe is likely derived from the Cornish word 'logh', meaning 'a place for catching eels' or 'a tidal river'. It refers to the river on which the town is situated.
Word origins
- Looe
- Cornishplace for catching eels, tidal river(from logh "place for catching eels, tidal river")
Historical forms
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