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Oldham Edge

suburban area

Old EnglishAI-generated

Oldham Edge refers to a prominent ridge or escarpment that is old. 'Old' signifies age, and 'edge' denotes a steep slope or ridge.

Word origins

Old
Old Englishold(from ald "old")
ham
Old Englishhomestead, village(from ham "homestead, village")
Edge
Old Englishedge, ridge(from ecg "edge, ridge")

Historical forms

Aldeham