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Rashwood

settlement · Worcestershire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Rashwood likely means 'the rough or overgrown wood'. 'Rash' describes the condition of the wood, possibly indicating it was dense or difficult to traverse.

Word origins

Rash
Old EnglishRough, overgrown(from ræsc "rush, reed")
wood
Old EnglishWood, forest(from wudu "wood, forest")