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Overley

hamlet · Staffordshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Overley is a settlement situated on higher ground, possibly in relation to another nearby place. The 'Over' element signifies its elevated position.

Word origins

Over
Old Englishhigher(from ofer "over, above")
ley
Old Englishclearing, meadow(from léah "wood, glade, clearing")

Historical forms

Overley