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Lower Godney

village · Somerset

Old EnglishAI-generated

Lower Godney is a village name. 'Godney' likely refers to a marsh or island belonging to God. 'Lower' indicates its position relative to another settlement.

Word origins

Lower
Old Englishsituated below(from lū(w)er "lower")
Godney
Old EnglishGod's marsh or island(from God "God", ēg "island, marshy ground")

Historical forms

Godenei · Godney