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Upper Common

hamlet · Hampshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Upper Common denotes a higher or more extensive area of common land. The term 'common' refers to land used by all members of a community for grazing or other purposes.

Word origins

Upper
Old Englishhigher, further up(from upera "upper")
Common
Old Englishland used by all(from gemæne "common, public")