Stour Provost
village · Dorset
Old EnglishAI-generated
Stour Provost refers to a settlement on the River Stour, distinguished by its historical association with a provost. The river name Stour is of uncertain, possibly Pre-Celtic, origin. The 'provost' element indicates ecclesiastical or royal ownership.
Word origins
- Stour
- Pre-Celticriver name
- Provost
- Norman Frenchofficial, often ecclesiastical(from prevost "overseer, chief")
Historical forms
Stour · Stour Provost