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Washford

village · Somerset

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a ford across a stream or river that is marshy or prone to flooding. 'Wash' indicates a wet or marshy area, and 'ford' is a place where a river can be crossed.

Word origins

Wash
Old Englishmarsh, wet place(from wæsc "washing, place where water collects")
ford
Old Englishriver crossing(from ford "ford")