Higher Truscott
hamlet · Cornwall
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name indicates a settlement at a higher location. 'Truscott' is likely derived from the Old English 'trūs' meaning trust or confidence, and 'cot' meaning dwelling.
Word origins
- Higher
- Old EnglishAttestedhigher(from hēah "high")
- Truscott
- Old EnglishAttesteddwelling of trust(from trūs "trust, confidence", cot "cottage, dwelling")