Walcot West
suburban area · Swindon
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Walcot West likely derives from Old English 'wealh' meaning 'foreigner' or 'serf', combined with 'cot' meaning 'cottage' or 'shelter'. The 'West' suffix indicates its position relative to another settlement.
Word origins
- Walcot
- Old EnglishForeigner's cottage(from wealh "foreigner, serf, Welshman", cot "cottage, shelter, dwelling")
- West
- Old Englishwest