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Morcott

village · Rutland

Old EnglishAI-generated

Morcott is a village name likely meaning 'Mōra's cottage'. It is derived from a personal name, possibly 'Mōra', and the Old English 'cot' (cottage).

Word origins

Mor
Old Englishmarsh, moor(from mōr "moor, waste land, marsh")
cott
Old Englishcottage(from cot "cottage, dwelling")

Historical forms

Morescote · Morcote