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")