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Westwood

hamlet · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

This hamlet's name means 'western wood' in Old English, from 'wester' (west) and 'wudu' (wood). It refers to a woodland area situated to the west of a known point.

Word origins

Westwood
Old EnglishWestern wood(from wester "west", wudu "wood, forest")

Historical forms

Westwode