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Ruislip Common

suburban area · Greater London

Old EnglishAI-generated

Ruislip Common is an Old English name. 'Risleip' likely refers to a 'risp' or 'rushy' place, and 'ham' means 'homestead' or 'village'.

Word origins

Ruislip
Old EnglishRushy place(from risp "rushy, reedy", leip "place, clearing")
Common
Old EnglishCommon land(from cynemæne "common to all")