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Lopcombe

village · Hampshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Lopcombe is believed to originate from Old English 'loppe' meaning 'flea' or 'insect', and 'cumb' meaning 'valley'. It suggests a valley associated with fleas or insects.

Word origins

Lop
Old Englishflea, insect(from loppe "flea, insect")
combe
Old Englishvalley(from cumb "valley")

Historical forms

Lopecombe