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Walpole

suburban area

Old EnglishAI-generated

Walpole is likely derived from Old English 'wealh' (foreigner or Welshman) and 'pol' (pool or creek). It could mean a pool associated with a Welshman or foreigner.

Word origins

wealh
Old Englishforeigner, Welshman(from wealh "foreigner, Welshman")
pol
Old Englishpool, creek(from pol "pool, creek")