Overy
hamlet · Oxfordshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
Overy is a settlement situated on higher ground, possibly near a river or marsh. The 'Over' element indicates an elevated position, and 'ey' likely refers to an island or marshy ground.
Word origins
- Over
- Old Englishhigher(from ofer "over, above")
- ey
- Old Englishisland, land by a river(from ég "island")
Historical forms
Overy