Whetstone
village · Leicestershire
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Whetstone refers to a boundary stone or a stone used for sharpening tools. It is derived from the Old English words for 'whet' (sharpen) and 'stone'.
Word origins
- hwettan
- Old Englishto sharpen
- stan
- Old Englishstone(from *stana "stone")
Historical forms
Hwetstana · Whetstone