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Witchcot Dingle

valley · Shropshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a small valley or hollow ('dingle') associated with witchcraft or a witch. 'Witch' is derived from Old English 'wicce'.

Word origins

Witch
Old Englishwitch(from wicce "witch")
Cot
Old Englishcottage, dwelling(from cot "cottage, dwelling")
Dingle
Old Englishvalley, hollow(from dingel "valley, hollow")