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Patchole

hamlet · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name 'Patchole' likely combines 'pæcc' (patch of land) with 'hol' (hollow, hole). It refers to a hollow or low-lying area on a patch of land.

Word origins

Patch
Old Englishpatch of land(from pæcc "patch of land")
hole
Old Englishhollow, hole(from hol "hollow, hole")

Historical forms

Pacchele · Patchole