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")