the County of Essex the sumptuous Palace of the Dukes of Suffolk Built by Thomas Audley Chancellor of England who assumed to himself the Monastery for his own House Audre in Cambr. once call'd Athelred from St. Aetheldred to whose memory was a Temple there it is likely erected Audrey by contraction for Etheldreda that was an Abbotess of the Royal English-Saxon blood the Wife of Tombert a Prince of the Girvii and after that of Elgfrid King of Northumberland Canoniz'd after her Death From the AS Aeðel noble and Dread fear Aventon in the County of Glocester by Antoninus Avone or Abone from the River Avon by adding ton as Waterton Riverton c. Avery once a Christen-name but now a Sirname I suppose it to be a contract of the old Goth. Haveric the name of a certain King. Avice a womans Name formerly Hawis according to some corrupted from Helwis and this from Hildenvig i. e. the safeguard of Women but I had rather draw it from the Teut. Hell clear and Weisz wise q.d. one that excelled in Wisdom Aulcaster in the County of Warw. from the River Aln for which cause it is that Matth. Paris writes it Allencester AS Allenceaster i. e. a perfect City See Allingham Avon the Name of divers Rivers in Wales from the C. Br. Afon signifying simply a River Austria Teut. Destereich i. e. the Eastern Kingdom from the situation thereof Autharis a King of the Longobardi of Italy from the AS All all and Ãearran to dare i. e. one that dares undergo any dangers how great soever they are Or from the same AS All and Jupiter q. d. Ãor one that wholly devoted himself to Jupiter Axholm in the County of Lincoln AS Eaxanholm from the chiefest Town Axey formerly Axel Holm an Isle having many Rivers in it Axminster in the County of Devon from the River Ax and a Minster for which it was accounted famous B. BAdbury in the County of Dorset from the AS Baddan-byrig q. d. the Town of Hostage It was once the Court of the Vice-Saxon Kings so call'd from the AS Bad a Pledge and Byrig a City perhaps because the Vice-Saxon Kings had the Hostages of subdued Countries here in Custody Bain a River which see in the Common Names Bainard's Castle in London so call'd from William Bainard Baron of Dunmow the Builder thereof Baldread the last King of Kent Verstegan draws it from the AS Bald bold and rede counsel that is bold in Counsel Or from the same Bald and the Teut. Reden to speak or from the Teut. Bald soon and the same Rede counsel q. d. one that was quick at giving advice Baldwin a Christen-name from the Germ. Bald soon and Winnen to overcome i. e. one that winneth or overcometh quickly According to Lips 't is derived from Gewal Power and Winnen to overcome q.d. powerful to conquer Or as Camb. would have it from the AS Bald bold and Win a Victour q.d. a bold Winner or Victour Balthi a most famous People of the ancient Goths Jun. draws it from the AS Bald bold they being a bold undaunted People Bamba a King of the Spanish Vice-Goths perhaps from the Teut. Pamp a Glutton or one that pampereth his Belly too much Bamborough in the County of Northumberland from the AS Bebbanburgh and that from a Queen call'd Bebba that erected it saith Bede It was once the Court of the Kings of Northumberland Bambury in the County of Oxford from the AS Bana Man-slaughter and Byrigh a City i. e. the Town of Man-slaughter perhaps so call'd for some great Slaughter there It is also found in Somner written Banbeorgas in Kilian Beenberge Boots or Buskins from the AS Ban Belg. Been a Bone and the AS Beorgan Belg. Berghen to hide either because this Colony is somewhat like a Boot or because the making of Boots was the chief Trade of the Country Bangor in the County of Ches or rather Ban-chor or Bon-chor i. e. the Quire Ban or Bon a Town once famous for a Minster of the Britains Bangor in the County of Caern once Banchor q. Penchor i. e. a Capital Quire for it is to this day a Bishop's See. Banna in Ireland a Town upon a Promontory which in Irish sig Sacred and by Ptolemy the whole Promontory is call'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Banocksbourn in Scotland i. e. the River of Banock remarkable for the Slaughter of Edward the Second King of England Barbacan an Arabick word Sig. a Spy or Watch Tower. Bardney in the County of Lincoln a Town memorable for the Tomb of St. Oswald the King not unlikely from the Belg. Beere an Horse and the AS Ea Water i. e. a Pasture for Horses by the water side Bardulph Bartulph Bertulph Verstegan saith that it was formerly writ Beriht-Vlph i. e. help in Counsel I had rather draw it from the AS Beorht famous and Ulph help that is a brave or famous helper Barkley in the County of Glocester AS Beorcenlau a Town perhaps from the AS Beorce a Beech tree and Lan for Leag a Field by reason of the great Plenty of Beech Trees growing thereabout Barkshire from the AS Berroc a Wood so call'd because of the abundance of Box wood growing there q.d. Bare Oke in which the Natives in troublesom times met to consult about their affairs See Bare and Oak in their proper places Barrow a River in Ireland by Ptolemy call'd Brigus Barry Island in the County of Glamorgan from Baruch a devout man that was interr'd there Bartlet the Diminutive of Bartholomew Barton in Lincolnshire Spelman saith that the AS Berton signifieth a Barn and if so it may very commodiously be drawn from the AS Bere Barley and Tun a Town i. e. a Town for Barley Basing a Town and Castle in the County of Hants from the AS Basing a Coat of Mail because of the resemblance it has thereto Basingshall or Bassishaw-street in London once call'd Basingis-hawe from the AS Basing a Cloak and haÆ¿e an Hall q. d. a place for Cloth of which Cloaks and other Garments are made Basset a Sirname from the Fr. G. Basset a Dwarf The Bastile the Royal Tower in the Imperial City Paris in France from the Fr. G. Bastille i. e. a Fort or strong Hold for the excellency of it and this from Bastir to build Batavia now Holland the most famous Province of the People call'd Belgii Adr. Jun. supposeth that it is call'd so q. Batons Have that is to say Baton's Substance who was a General of the Catti now call'd the Hassi and first founded a Colony there Batersea in the County of Surrey once call'd Patryc's Ea i. e. Patrick's Isle Bath in the County of Somerset by Antoninus call'd the Waters of the Sun by AS Hat Baðan and from the great Concourse of Diseased People Acmanceaster i. e. the Sick folks Town See Ake and Chester in their proper places Battle Abby in the County of Sussex so call'd by William the Conqueror in token of a signal Victory over
the Dan. Koppen Merchants and Haffn an Haven q. d. the Merchants Haven Copland in Cumberland a Tract of Land from the C. Br. Kopa sharp top'd Mountains for which it is conspicuous or from the AS Cop Teut. Kopff an head and Land which see Corbet a Sirname it was formerly according to Camden a Christen-name being a dim of the Fr. G. Corbeau a Crow i. e. a little Crow Coriton a Village in Devonshire perhaps from the great income they have by Coriander which in the AS Gr. is call'd Corion Town which see Or from one Corius that founded it Cornwal a County in the Sax. called Cornƿealh from the Lat. Cornu an Horn because in this part England is extended in the form of an Horn and Wealh which name the Saxons gave to all Strangers and especially to the Britans see Wales Cornwallis a Sirname q. d. come of Cornwall which see Corobridge in Northumberland by Hoveden called Corobrige by Henr. Hunt. Cure from its old Original by adding the termination bridge Cotswold a place in Gloc. so called from the abundance of Sheep-Cotes there from the AS Cote a Sheep-Cote and Wold a place that hath not so much as a tree in it Cove Nom. Gent. from the AS Cofe Cofa a Cave Coventry in Warw. a famous City and Bishop's See either from a Convent or Monastery or from Coven a small River Covert Nom. Gent. from the Fr. G. Couverte a Shelter see to Cover Coway Stakes in Surr. a place so call'd from the Stakes which the Britains set up upon the adverse Shore against Caesar where he passed over the Thames in the Ford but Coway evidently cometh of Cow and Way q.d. a passage for Cows Cowbridge in Glam so call'd for the frequent passing of Cows that way q. d. the Cows Bridge by the Brit. Pont Van. Cranburn in Dors i. e. the River or Bourn of Cranes see Crane and Bourn Craven in the County of York from the C. Br. Craeg a Rock or Stone and Pen an Head for it is a stony place Cray a River perhaps from the Fr. G. Craye Chalk from the Chalky Channel it runneth through Creccelade a little Town in Wilts by Marianus Creccanford by some Grekelade from a School which the Greek Philosophers instituted there which was afterward removed to Oxford Somnerus supposeth this to be a meer Fable and as I think not without cause For he supposeth that the Town was formerly call'd Crecca-gelade from the AS Crecca a Brook and Ladian to empty for thereabout some Brooks disembogue themselves into the Thames Crediton or Kirton in Cornw. either from the AS Craettun q. d. the Cart Town or from the AS Crede the Apostles Creed because perhaps in this Town the first Bishop's See was founded among the Saxons and from thence the Christian and Apostolick Faith was propagated through the whole Kingdom of the South-Saxons or which is yet more probable q. Credian-tun from the River Creden that runs close by it It is a Town over and above the honour of a Bishop's See famous for the Birth of St. Boniface or Winifred the Apostle of Germany Crebequer in Kent from the Fr. G. Crevecoeur It. Crepa Cuore from the Lat. Cor the Heart and the Verb Crepare to burst Creyford in Kent AS Creccanford from the River Crey and Ford. This Crey gave Names to the little Villages St. Mary-Crey Paul's Crey Votes-Crey North-Crey it is a place memorable for an overthrow given the Britains by Hengist a Saxon. Cripplegate a Gate of the City of London from an Hospital of Cripples which was once erected there Crockhern in Som. in the AS Cruccerne and that from a Fountain in the same Language Cruce a Cross also a Cruse and Herne a Cottage Croft a Sirname from the AS Croft a little Close Croon from the C. Br. Croen a Skin this Fr. Jun. and Davis derive from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Skin Crowland formerly Croyland in Linc. famous for an Abbey and Fowling perhaps so called from the multitude of Crows see Crow Fuller supposeth it so call'd quasi terra cruda raw Land. Crowch or rather Croychback so was Edmund Brother to K. Edward the First call'd not as one would presently imagine from his hunch-back but from the Fr. G. Croise signed with a Cross because when he was bound for the Holy Land he wore a Cross on his Back for a Badge of his sacred Warfare Crutchet Friars Fr. G. Freres Croisez i. e. Friars signed with the Bross and had a famous Convent in London the the name whereof the place retaineth to this day Cumberland q. d. the Country of the Cumbri Britains who remain'd here a long time after all England was Conquered Cunebert a King of the Italian Longobardi either from the Teut. Kuhn adventurous and the AS Beorht brave or as Kilian has't q.d. Kuniwerd from the Belg. Kuin stout Werd famous Cunegild or Conegild a a Womans name from the Teut. Konig a King and the old word Hild for Hold a Friend Cunigund a Womans name from the AS Cyning Teut. Koning Belg. Koningh a King and the Teut. Gunnen to favour i. e. she that is in favour with the King. Cunimund a King of the Gepidae from the Teut. Kuhn valiant and Mund a Mouth q. d. an high spoken man or from the same Kuhn and the AS Mundan to protect or pacify i. e. an able Protectour or Peace-maker St. Cuthberd Arch-Bishop of Canterbury not as some think q.d. Cut-Beard but from the AS Cuð known and Beorht famous Or according to Versteg from the said Cuð and the old Engl. Beright of a settled mind but the former is most likely Cuthred a Christen-name from the AS Cuð known and Rade Rede Teut. Raht Belg. Raed Counsel Cuthwin a Christen-name from the AS Cuð known and Win a Conquerour Winnan to win i. e. one that behaves himself so as to win the love of all men See Win. Cuts Nom. Gent. the Dim of Cuthbert which see a-above Cynehelm Verstegan supposeth it to be contracted from the AS Cyning a King and Helm an Helmet It might also be derived of Cene strenuous and Helm an Helmet secondarily a Protectour D. DAbscot a National name as Cambden saith first D'Amprecourt and from thence Dabridge-court q.d. of a Town in France formerly call'd Amprecour Dacres a National name Fuller supposeth that it is taken from Acra a City of Syria at the besieging and assaulting whereof one of this Country fought most courageously q. d. Fr. G. D'Acres or from Dacor a little River after the name of which a Castle in Cumb. was call'd Dagalaiphus in the time of the Emperor Valentinian the First he was elected Consul with Gratianus the Emperor's Son Anno U. C. 1118. from the Teut. Dagen Daggers or Swords and Lieven AS Lufian to love q. d. one that delighted in his Sword i. e. to be ingaged in War or Duels Dagobert King of the Franco-Galli either from the Teut. Dagen a Sword and the AS Beorht
or Efre ever and Ric Rich i. e. one that had a numerous Issue or that was ever wealthy Eusdale in Scotland from the River Eusus and Dale which see in the Com. Names Eustow in Bedfordsh formerly Helenstow it being then a Covent dedicated to St. Helen Mother to Constantine the Great Eutharicus Adr. Jun. derives it from the Germ. Euther or Vther with us Vtter and Reich Rich as we say a vast rich man or from the Belg. Euder Teut. Euter an Udder and AS Ric rich q. d. rich in Cows Ewelin or Newelin a noted Village in Oxfordshire from the Elms there growing Ex in Devonshire in Lat. Isca a River either from the C. Br. Hesk Reeds or Iscaw a Saw and from hence Exmore a barren place through which Ex runneth Excester in Devonshire a famous City and Bishop's Sea in the AS Exanceaster and Monketon from the Monks in the C. Br. Caer Isk from the River Ex running thereby now call'd Exceter Exmouth or Exanmouth in Devonshire the Fishermens Village at the Mouth of the River Ex. F. FAirfax Nom. Gent. in Yorkshire from the AS Faeger fair and Feax hair there is likewise a Fr. Th. word viz. Fahs-Vahs sig a Head. The Fair Foreland in Ireland by Ptolemy call'd Robogdium a a Promontory so called from the Robogdii the ancient Inhabitants thereof It may probably be so called from the Pleasantness of its situation Fane from the C. Br. Fane Slender or from the AS Fana a flag Faramund or Pharamond Versteg draws it from our word Fair and the Teut. Mund a Mouth q.d. a fair tongue or Flatterer Kilian derives it from the Belg. Waer true and the same Mund a mouth q. d. one that speaketh the truth Farnham in Surrey from the AS Fearn Feorn Fern and Ham an Habitation see Fern and Ham in the Com. Names Fastrada the Wife of Charles the Great from our word Fast Belg. Vast Teut. Fest constant and the Belg. Raed Teut. Raht AS Rade Raed counsel i. e. she that keepeth counsel Faymouth or Falmouth an Haven in Cornwall from the River Fal that there disembogueth it self into the Sea and mouth Fell a National Name Camden expoundeth it a rough rocky Hill from the Teut. Felsz a Rock Ferdinando a Germ. Sirname Camden supposeth that it is a Corruption of the name Bertrand which see I had rather draw it from the Teut. Pferdt Belg. Peerd an Horse and Dienend one that serveth It signifying such an one as serveth in War upon Horseback Ferrers Nom. Gent. from the old Fr. G. Ferrier It. Ferraro Ferraio a Farrier a Smith that makes Horse-shooes which in the Fr. G. are call'd Fers Fienes this Family came of one Ingram Fienes the Husband of Sybilla Heiress of Faram of Bononia to whom William of Bononia Son to King Stephen gave the Town Mattock perhaps so call'd from some Town in France of that Name Fifness in Scotland from the AS Neese a Promontory and Fife the County q.d. the Promontory of Fife Fingall a Country in Ireland q.d. in Irish a Country for Foreigners for the Irish call the English Gall i. e. Foreigners Saissones i. e. Saxons Finland in the Lat. Barb. Finnonia q. d. Fineland a fine Country see Fine in the Com. Names and Scandia in its place Fishgard in Pembr q. d. a a Gard of Fishes so call'd from the commodiousness of fishing therein see Gard and Ward in the Com. Names in the C. Br. it is call'd Aber Gwain q.d. the Mouth of the River Gwain Fitz-County a National Name i. e. the Son of a County Fitz-Pain a Norm Sirname from the Fr. G. Fils heretofore Filts a Son and Payen a Pagan that is to say a Pagan's Son. Flamborough-head in Yorksh. in the AS Fleamburg either from Flam a flame for Mariners give it the Figure of a Blazing-Star or from Flemsburg in Dane-land or Chersonesus of the Cimbri in imitation of which our Ancestors built this and gave it the same name as a Memorial thereof Flatbury in the County of Worcest in the AS Fleodanbyrig not unlikely from the AS Fleding a Flood or Deluge and Byrig a City Fleamdike in Camb. from the AS Flean to flee Fleam flight and Dike a Ditch perhaps because of some overthrow given there See Dike in the Com. Names Fleet in the City of London now of little use but for the conveying away of common Shoars though formerly 't was a Navigable River See Flood in the Common Names Flemming perhaps from the AS Flyming Flyma an Exile a Banish'd man because as it is made clear out of Histories they were often forced to change their Habitations and to go into neighbouring Countries by reason of the Inundations of the Sea. Flint-Castle and Flint perhaps from Flint Stones wherewith it aboundeth for it is a very rough craggy Country Flixton in Suffolk q.d. Foelixton from one Foelix a Burgundian who reclaim'd and confirmed the East-English when they revolted Flodoard a Christen-Name from the AS Flod a River and Ward a Warder or Keeper Floid or Flud a Sirname from the C. Br. Lhuid ruddy It alludes to the Lat. Rufus Rufinus and the Gr. Pyrrhus Flushing a Port and City of Trading in Zealand in the Belg. Flissingen perhaps from the Belg. Fluysen to flow violently because this City and all Zealand is endangered by the waves of the Sea but that the Inhabitants by much pains prevent such peril Folshaw a Village from the old word Foll for Fall and Shaw a Forest where are many trees The Foreland of Kent see Foreland in the Common Names The Forest of Dean in Gloc. either from the Danes some ancient Authors writing it the Danes Forest for the English-Saxons called the Danes Dene or from the old Br. and Gall. Arden a Forest and hence it is that the AS Den signifyeth a Desert or uncultivated place Forness and Foreland in Lancashire from the AS Nese or Naese a Promontory and Fore which see Forster a Sirname a Contract of Forester i. e. belonging to a Forest Fortescue a Sirname by contraction Forscue from the Fr. G. Fortescu a strong Shield St. Fosters from Foster a Saint of that Name Foster see Forster above Fosway from the Lat. Fossa a Trench and Way which see in the Com. Names Foulgiers a Sirname from the Fr. G. Fougiere Feuchiere Fern. Foulk or Fulk a Christen-Name some draw it from the Germ. Volly generous which is no where read of Camden derives it more probably from the AS Folc Folk or the common People I might also take it from the AS Folgian Teut. Folgen to follow q. d. a Page or Footman Foulness in Essex a Foreland wherein there is plenty of Fowls from our word Fowl and the AS Nese or Naese a Promontory Foy or Fovey in Cornw. from the River Fawey which there runs into the Sea this perhaps from the C. Br. Faw fame q. d. a famous River Francis a Christen Name either q. d. AS Francisc a Frenchman or from the Fr. G. Franc Frank or
from Snow always seen upon the top thereof Sole a Sirname Camden saith that it signifies a Puddle or Pool yet Sol in the AS is put for an Halter or Stay. Somersetshire from Somerton that was formerly the chief Town in the County in the AS Somertunscire perhaps so called because of the Pleasantness of Dwelling in the Summer time Southampton a famous Port Anton. calls it Clausentum from Clausus and the River Anton It is now drawn from the same Anton and South to distinguish it from Northampton lying more to the North. Leland calls it Avondunum and draws it from the C. Br. Avon or Afon a Water and the AS Dune a Bank or tun a Town Southwark in Surrey over against London in the AS Souðƿerc i. e. a Work or Building on the Southside of London see South in the Common Names Spencer formerly le Despencer a Sirname of a Noble Family from the Fr. le Despensier that is a Steward Spene a Village in Berkshire the old Town called by Anton. Spenae Stafford a County Town Somner draws it from the AS Stef a Staff and Ford. Standard hill in Sussex so called because William the Conquerour set up his Standard on this Hill before he joined Battel with Harhold see Standard and Hill in the Com. Names Stanes in Middlesex from the AS Stana Stones Stanford in Linc. from the AS Stan a Stone and Ford that is a Stony Ford. Stanley a Sirname from the AS Stan a Stone Leag a Pasture Stanton from the AS Stan a Stone and Town i. e. a Stony Town Stany-street in Surrey that is to say Stony-street Stert a Foreland in Devonsh from the AS Stert or Steort a Tail because like a Tail it is stretched out in length into the Sea. Stert point in Somersetsh i. e. a Tailed Promontory from the AS Stert Steort a Tail. Stey a Sirname from the AS Stige a Path yet Camden and before him Aelfricus render it a Bank or Wear Stigand an Arch-Bishop of Canterburry about the time of the Arrival of William the Conquerour perhaps from the AS Stigend or Stigand coming of the Verb Stigan to climb and surely none will except against his climbing that has the good luck to see himself seated in an Arch-bishop's Chair without a fall by the way Stiliard in London by the Thames side Minsh and the Learned Th. H. take it to be so called from Steel and Yard because Merchants bring in and set to sale great store of Steel therein There is read also Stile Yard in some ancient Writings which may be taken from the Stile that parted it from the next Street that Carts Coaches and such like Annoyances might not interrupt men there met together to commune about Merchandice Stilico perhaps from the Teut. Still quiet and Leich a Funeral Stoke a Sirname the same with Stow which signifieth a Place saith Camden yet I had rather draw it from the AS Stocce the Trunk of a tree see Zouch beneath Stoke Flemming in Devonsh from a Noble Flemming the Land-Lord hereof in times of yore and the AS Stocce the Body of a Tree Stoneham in Hantshire see Stone and Ham in the Com. Names Stonehenge in Wiltshire some surmise that the great Stones seeming as it were to hang in this place were set up for Monuments of some famous Men that were there slain from Stone and Hang which see in the Common Names Stony Stratford in Buck. q. d. Stony-street-ford Stourminster in Dorsetshire from the River Stowr and a Minster that formerly stood there from hence likewise Sturton a Village quast Stowe Town Stow a Sirname from the AS Stoƿ a Place Stradling a Sirname Corruption of Easterling which see and Sterling in the Com. Names Strasburg a famous City in the Empire of Germany perhaps from the Teut. Strasz a Way and Burg a City Strathern in Scotland from the C. Br. Straith Ern i. e. a Valley by the River Ern says Skinner though Straith is not found in Davis Stratton in Shropshire i. e. Street Town or rather Strait Town that is a narrow and strait Town or a Town in a Valley Streanes hall formerly famous for a Covent of English-Saxons Somner draws it from the AS Streond Strand a Strand or Shore and Heal a Corner or Healc otherwise Hylc a Bending or Turning Sturbridge in Kent that is to say the Bridge of the River Stur Suevi of late Schwauben formerly a most renowned People of Germany perhaps from Schweben to move q. d. a nimble or active People Suffolk from the AS Suð-folc that is Folk or People of the South in opposition to those of Norfolk Suintilla a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi not unlikely from the Teut. Suenth a Wench by adding the Dim Term. illa q. d. little Wench from his pretty little Stature or Countenance Sully in Glamorg an Isle either from Sully the Lord of the Mannor or from the Silures an ancient People so call'd Sureby in Yorkshire Ptolemy calls it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gabrantovicorum others call it the Bay of Safety q. d. Sure Bay. Surrey from the AS Suð the South and Rea a River q. d. South of the River as saith Camden It may also come of South and the Belg. Ricg a Ridge or from the Fr. G. Sud the South and Rive by contraction Rie the Bank of a River Sureteyes a Sirname from the Fr. Sur Teyse i. e. upon the River Teyse Sussex from the AS Suðsex q. d. South Saxony Suthred the last King of the East-Saxons from the AS Soð true and Redan to speak Suthwell in Nott. i. e. the South Well Beda calls it Tiovul Fingacester where St. Pauline Arch-Bishop of York baptized the People of this Country in the River Trent Sutton a Village in Devonshire and elsewhere q. d. South Town Swain formerly a Danish Christ Name but now a Sirname from the old word Swain a Countryman or Farmer see Swain in the Com. Names Swaldale in Yorkshire from the River Swale and Dale a Valley Swanescomb in Kent either q. d. Swaines-camp or Swaines-comb i. e. the Valley of Swaine a General of the Danes that pitched his Tents here Sweden formerly the Seat of the ancient Gothi the Vandali and the Suiones from which last in tract of time the Country came to be called Sweden Swithelm a King of the East-Saxons from the AS Sƿiðe greatly and Helm properly an Helmet and by translation Safegard q. d. one that protecteth others with might and main St. Swithin Bishop of Winchester formerly Switheahn Camden draws it from the AS Sƿiðe greatly and Heah or Heahn high It may also not improbably be drawn from the Belg. Swith Valiant and Helm an Helmet and so may seem to be a depravation of Swithhelm next above Syncler a Sirname from the Fr. de Sainte Claire i. e. of St. Claire T. ST Tabb's i. e. the Church of St. Ebba see St. Ebba above Tadcaster in Yorkshire from the AS Tade a Toad and ceaster a Castle perhaps because
Village or Ton for Town q. d. a very famous Town Alman from the Fr. G. Aleman Alleman i. e. All man as we say a man every inch of him See German Or as Cluverius and Agathias have it from Allemanni because they were a mish-mash of Men of all Nations or Countries Almondbury in the County of York once called Cambodunum where Paulinus the Apostle of the North built a Cathedral and dedicated it to St. Alban the first Martyr in England and thence it began to be call'd Albonbury i. e. the City or Grove of St. Alban Alncester famous for an ancient Synod of English-Saxons perhaps it is so call'd from the River Aln that runneth by it Alne in the County of Cumberland by the ancient Romans it was call'd Alone Alne in the County of Northumberland by Ptolemy call'd Alaunus Alpheg a Christen-name not unlikely from the AS Alle all and Fegan Teut. Fugen to conjoin q. d. a man fit for all things one that can do any thing Jack of all Trades Alphons Hisp Alfonso a man's Name very common among the Spaniards from the Germ. Helfuns i. e. help us which see in their proper places Alresford in the County of Hants famous for a pitch'd Battel fought there q. d. the Ford of the River Alre Alric a King of Kent the same with Alaric which see Alswold a King of the Northumbrians perhaps from the AS Alle all and Wealdan to rule q. d. to govern all Or from the AS Alle all and Weald a Wood his Territories consisting most of Woods and Forests Alvaro or Alvares a Name frequently given to Spaniards Covarruvias supposeth it to be the same with Albert which see It might also be taken from the Germ. All and the AS and Goth. Wer a man q. d. all man a valiant man. Alway in Scotland by Ptolemy Alauna from the River Alon. Alwerton q. d. All Wear and Town i. e. a Town furnished with many Banks to keep off the Waters Alwin that eminent English-Saxon Tutor to Charles the Great from the AS Alle Eal all and Win a Victour i. e. one that wun all at Disputing Amalaberga a Queen of the Turingi it is exp by Jun. an Heavenly Mount from the old Teut. Hamal now Himniel Heaven and the Belg. Berga a Mount. Amalafrida a womans Name from the old Teut. Hamal now Himmel heaven and Fried peace q. d. heavenly peace Amalaricus a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi from the Teut. Hammel a Weather and Ric rich that is to say rich in Cattel or Sheep Amalasunta a most learned â—â—â—â—n of the Italian Ostrogothi Kilian derives it from the old Teut. Hamel or Hamal for Himmel Heaven and Suenta a Wench q.d. an Heavenly woman Amali a renowned Family of the ancient Goths as Jun. saith from the Teut. or Goth. Hamal now Himmel Heaven Ambleside in the County of Westm the Ruins of an ancient City call'd by the Romans Amboglana Ambresbury in the County of Wilts so call'd from Ambrose King of the Britains that was there Slain and our English Bury Amerford a Town in Holland q. d. the Ford of the River Ems. See Ford in its place Amersham in the County of Bucks AS Agmundesham this not unlikely from the AS Aac Ac an Oak Mund a Fence or Mound and Ham a Village i. e. a Village fenced from the injuries of the Winds and Cold with a row of Oaks planted on every side thereof Or from Agmundus the Builder Amery q. d. AS Eme rice i. e. always rich Camden Amie or Amade from the Fr. G. Aimé beloved Amisius Teut. Ems or Eems a River in Germany by Strabo call'd Amisias perhaps from the Germ. Am nourishing because it maketh the Fields fructify or nourisheth the Inhabitants that live next it Q. d. Almus amnis a kind River Amsterdam the most famous Mart-Town in Holland q. d. the Dam or Bank of the River Amster see Dam. Jun. also supposeth it to be so call'd from Giselbertus Amstelius a Noble man who was Founder thereof Amandale in Scotland a Valley nigh the River Annan See Dale Amaraud a Welsh Christen-name corrupted from the Lat. Honoratus much esteemed Cambden Ancaster in the County of Lincolnshire by Antoninus Crococalana from An and the AS Ceaster a Castle Andernesse in the County of Lancaster from the AS Acmundesnesse comp of Ac Aac an Oak Mund a Mound and Naese a Promontory q. d. a Promontory encompassed with great plenty of Oaks to defend it from the Air. Andover in the County of Hant. AS Andeafaran i. e. the Ferry-place of the River Anton. Andredswald a Wood part in Kent and part in Essex from the old word Andred fear q. d. a terrible dreadful Wood and therefore call'd by Ethelward immunis St. Andrews in Scotland in old time call'd Regimund q. d. St. Regulus's Mount which Vngus King of the Picts converted into an Archiepiscopal See and gave much Church Land to it Angelbert the same with Engelbert which see Angevin from the Fr. G. l'Angevin or Anjovin i. e. one of Anjou a Province in France Anglesey Lat. Mona C. Br. Mon and Tir mon i. e. terra mon by the English-Saxons it was at first call'd Moneg afterward when the English had took Possession of it it was call'd Engles Ea and Anglesey i. e. the Isle of the English Angrivarii an ancient People of Germany now a part of Westphalia Adr. Jun. draws it from the Teut. Angreiffen to take away by force they being a stout and warlike People Ankerwike a Village upon the Coast of the River Thames once famous for a Nunnery from our English Anchor and the AS Wic a Haven because the Shore is there fit to cast Anchor at Ansbrand a Christen-name from the old Goth. Anse a Nobleman and Brenne a Headpiece Ansegisus a Dutch Name from the Teut. Hansz a Society and Gis now Geisel a Pledge q. d. a Pledge of Society or from the same Hansz Society and Geitz covetousness q. d. a good fellow Anselm a Christen-name perhaps q. d. Germ. Vnshelm or Vnser-helm that is our Helmet or our Protector or as Cambden hath it from the Goth. Anses a Nobleman and Helm q. d. the Hero's helmet or defence or from the Teut. Hanszhelm a Defender of his Companions Ansuarii formerly a People of the Netherlands Adr. Jun. draws it from the old Goth. Anses a Noble man that is such an one as excelled the rest in Wealth and good Fortune Anton-haven in the County of Hants i. e. the Haven of the River Anton from the Lat. Antonus Antrim in Ireland but that it is an Irish Name and very likely of an Irish Original it might be drawn from the AS An for Un without and the word Trimman to Build i. e. a Country uninhabited a desert Anwick or Alnick in the County of Northumberland AS EalnÆ¿ic from the River Aln and Wic an Haven remarkable for the Captivity of William and the Death of Milcolmb the III. Kings of Scotland Appleby in the County of Westmorland
sharp top'd Mountain Mount Norris a Fort in Ireland erected by Charles Montjoy in memory of the most courageous John Norris Knight under whom Montjoy serv'd as a Volontier Mowbray a Sirname perhaps from the Teut. Mowe an Heap and Braede by Chaucer Brede Bread. Muckelney in Somersetshire i. e. the great Isle caus'd by the meeting together of the Rivers Ivell and Pedrid from the AS Micel great or Mickle as they say in Scotl. and elsewhere and Ea Water or Land encompassed with Water Mullins a Sirname formerly de Mullins from the Fr. Moulin a Mill. Muschamp a Sirname from the Fr. Mousche a Fly and Champ a Field or rather as the learned Th. H. tells us from the Fr. Mousse Moss q.d. Moss-Field N. NAerdem a City in Holland memorable for a great Slaughter made by the Spanish contrary to their Covenant It may be drawn from the Belg. Nae Naer near and Dem for Dam a Wear q. d. a City upon the Wears or from the same Naer near and Deme Demen a Cows Udder Naples a famous City in Campania from the Fr. Naples or the It. Napoli and all from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 i. e. the new City It began to be so called in the time of the second Punick War as Livy writeth Neal a Christen-Name a Contract of the Lat. Nigellus It is now a Sirname Neath in Glam by Anton. call'd Vrbs Nidum and the River Neath Nidus Neccar from the Teut. Necker by Flav. Vopisc in the life of Marc. Aurel. Val. Prob. called Nicer or Nicrus a famous River in Germany Saint Needes in Huntingdon i. e the Church of St. Need who died in this Town it being before called Ainesbury which might be taken perhaps from the AS Agen ones own and Bury which see in the Com. Names Neene the Name of a River according to Leland 't is corrupted from Avene and this from Avon Nelson i. e. the Son of Neal which see above or from Nell for Eleanor and Son i. e. Eleanor's Son. Nemetes an Ancient People of Germany Ortelius saith that the Sclavonians call all the Germans Nemiz that the Turks call them Nimzi the Hungar. Nemet and the Bohem Nemec and these perhaps from the Teut. Nehmen to take away to steal because this People lived by Robberies Piracies and Rapines Nese or Naese a Foreland in Kent q. d. a Nose of Land from the AS Naese Nese a Promontory or Nose Nest a Womans Christ Name frequent among the Welsh 'T is supposed to be a Contract or corrup of the Lat. and Gr. Agnes Netherland from the Belg. Netherland or the Teut. Niderlandt that is to say a Lower Land with respect to Germany Nevill a Sirname from the Fr. de Neuve ville i. e. of a new Town Newbottle in Scotland i. e. the new Building for the AS Botle signifieth a Village or House Newbury in Berkshire that is the new Town raised out of the Ruins of Spinham the old Town from whence it is that part of the New is yet call'd Spinham Derived from our word New and the AS Borg a Town or Bury or Borough Newcastle in Northumberland a Sea-Port Town Before the times of William the Conquerour it was call'd Monckchester because it appertain'd to Monks It may be derived from New and Castle It answers the Fr. Neuf Chastel and the Gr. Neocastron Newcastle under Lime in Staffordshire i. e. under the River Lime Derived as above Newenden in the County of Kent in the C. Br. Caer Andred in the AS Andred-Ceaster also Brittenden i. e. the Valley of the Britains from whence the Hundred was called Sel Brittenden for the AS Den signifieth a Valley Syl a Pillar and Britten a Briton or Britain Newmarch a Sirname formerly de New March possibly from the Fr. Neuf New and Marchè a Market Newmarket in Suffolk from our own words New and Market Newport in Hantshire from our word New and Portus a Port. Nidderdale in Yorkshire from the River Nidd and Dale which see in the Common Names Neel from the Fr. Noel and this by a great Corruption from the Lat. Natalis Nokton or Noketon in Linc. from Nook that is a Corner and the AS tun with us Town q. d. a Town in a Corner Nonesuch a Palace in Surrey q. d. none like or comparable to it Norfolk a County in England q. d. North folk i. e. Men of the North with respect unto Suffolk i. e. South folk Norham or Northam in Northumberland from North and the AS Ham an Home or Habitation in the AS 't is call'd Ubbanford either from one Vbba the Founder thereof or from the River Vbba and Ford or was so call'd quasi Ufan-Ford i. e. the upper Ford. Norman q. d. Northman i. e. a man of the North for so were the mixt Inhabitants of the Northern Countries called viz. Of Sweden Denmark and Normandy A People that continually were making Incursions upon France the Netherlands and England laying waste and spoiling many places thereof even to the Besieging of Paris subduing England Magna Graecia and Sicily Normanton Fields in Northamptonshire corruptly for Dormanton Fields from the AS Dormanceaster i. e. the old Town of Dormford Somner writes it Dorm-ceaster and derives it from the C. Br. Dor or Dwr water and withal placeth it in Huntingdonshire Norris a Sirname probably from the Fr. Nourrice a Nurse Northallerton in Yorkshire in the AS Ealfertun perhaps from Elf an Elf Fairy or Fiend because it is thought that such terrestrial Daemons haunted this place and tun a Town now call'd North-Allerton or Ealfertun from its situation to the North. Northamptonshire from Northampton the County Town thereof which is so called from its Northern situation that is with respect to Southampton and the River Anton or Avon according to Camden Northumberland in the AS Northan-Humberland i. e. a Land on the North side of the River Humber Norwich in Norf. a City and Bishop's See in the AS Norðƿyc i. e. the Northern Bay Harbour or Castle from the AS Norð North and Wyc a Port or Castle Nottingham a famous County-Town in the AS Snottengaham from the AS Snottenga Caves and Ham an House or Habitation Novantes an ancient People of Scotland formerly Inhabitants of the Country now call'd Galloway perhaps from the C. Br. Nofio to swim and Antur having attempted from Anturio to attempt O. OBotriti or Abotriti an ancient People of Germany on both Sides of the River Elbe where now are the Dukedoms of Lunenburg and Megalopolis Adr. Jun. supposeth them to be so called quasi About riiters or Abene reiters that is Evening or Night-Riders that is such as on Horseback made inroads upon the neighbouring Nations despoiling them of their Goods and laying waste their Country Ochy hole a Cavern in Som. drawn from the C. Br. Ogo a Cave or from the AS Oga terrour q. d. a place frightful to be look'd into Ockham in Surrey a Village where William de Ockham Author of the Sect of Nominalists was born
giveth Security for another Man in an Action of Trespass from the Fr. G. Bail a Keeper V. Bailiff Bailiff from the Fr. G. Bailli Bailiff formerly a Steward in an house Ital. Baglio a Foster-father which by a Metaphor manifestly flows from the Lat. Bajulo to carry on ones shoulders Bain or Bagnio from the Fr. G. Bain Ital. Bagno both from the Lat. Balneum an Hot-house Bait from the AS Bagan Teut. Baissen both these may seem to come from the Teut. Be nigh and the AS Aete Teut. Esseu meat To Bait i. e. make one creature fight with another from the AS Batan or from the Fr. G. Battre and this from the Lat. Batuere to beat or strike or rather from the AS Bitan Belg. Bitten Teut. Beissen to bite V. To Beat and Bite The Hawk Baiteth a term in Hunting from the Fr. G. Battre Ital. Battere to strike for in raising his flight the Hawk clasheth his wings together To Bait at an Inn may probably come from the Belg. Baete a commodity or from Baitze Baisse victuals Baize from the Belg. Baey Teut. Bay hairy cloth Minshew draweth it from the English word Base q. d. a course sort of Cloth ordinarily spell'd Bays Bake from the AS Bacian if not more fitly from the Dan. Bager Idem Balad or Ballet from the Fr. G. Balade Ital. Ballata a Rhime or Sonnet and all of them from theÌ„ Fr. G. Baller Ital. Ballare to dance V. Ball. Balass a kind of precious stone from the barbarous Lat. Balassius idem The famous Th. H. supposeth it to be of a barbarous Indian Original for that many of their Cities names begin with Bal which indeed is likely enough Balconey from the Germ. Balck a rafter or beam V. Balck Scaliger derives it from the Lat. Palus a stake or post Bald from the C. Br. Bal bald before this from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 signifying the same I had rather draw it from the Fr. G. Pelè coming from the Verb Peler to pull off the hair and this most plainly from the Lat. Pilus Balderdash from the AS Bald and our Dash q. d. to mix drink or any thing without discretion To Bale a term in Sailing to cast water out of ships with buckets We may draw it metaphorically from the Fr. G. Bailler to sweep or make clean Bale a carrâ—age of Merchants Goods from the Fr. G. Balle Teut. Balle i. e. Pila a ball from the similitude as to roundness Baleful and Bale sad or sorrowful from the AS Bael a Funeral-pile from the Belg. Balghen Belghen to take a thing ill or Bale Sarcina a burthen for grief is really the burthen of the mind A Balk made in plowing from the Ital. Valicare to leap over or miss From hence our Eng. word to balk or disappoint one Balk a piece of timber laid cross the house from the Belg. and Teut Basck Scaliger as before takes it from the Lat. Palus Ball from the C. Br. Pèl in Lat. Pila Minsevus and Junius will have it to come from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 jacio to cast Ball from the Fr. G. Bal and this from the Verb Baller to dance perhaps it may flow from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and this from the Primitive 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to move or wag the feet Ballance from the Lat. Bis and Lanx q. d. Bilanx having two scales From hence comes the word Counter-ballance Right spell'd Balance Ballast Gravel or Sand wherewith Ships are poised from the initial Particle Be and the Teut. Last Onus a burthen or more probably from the Dan. Baglast idem and this from the Dan. Bag and Last q. d. a Wherry or Scullar loaded Ballocks from the AS Beallucas Minsevus probably enough deriveth it from our English Ball because of the similitude It may likewise be drawn from the AS Baelig a purse or satchel from the gathering the mouth when they shut Balloon from the Fr. G. Ballon Ital. Ballone q. d. a great ball Ballot from the Fr. G. Ballottre Ital. Ballottare to cast lots or from the Noun Ball because a ball was used by the ancient Italians in casting lots Balm from the Fr. G. Baume which comes from the Lat. Balsamum signifying the same By the figures Syncope and Apocope Balm Band from the AS Band Bend Fr. G. Bande Ital. Benda Belg. Teut. Bandt idem and all of them from our word Bind which see A Band from the Fr. G. Bande Ital. Banda a company of Soldiers or from the barbarous Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a banner or flag Yet I had rather derive them all from the AS Fana Teut. Fahn Fahne the same by a Metonymy of the Adjunct Bandroll from the Fr. G. Banderolle See Band and Roll. Bandito an Exile from the Ital Bando a Command sent forth by publick Authority Bandog from Band and Dog q. d. a Dog chained that he may do no harm if you had not rather draw it from the AS Bana a Man-slayer Bandoleers cases for Gun-powder from the Fr. G. Bande fascia q. d. fastned to a Belt with strings or thongs of Leather Bandore a musical instrument from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 idem To Bandy from the Fr. G. Bander and this from the Lat. Pandare to make crooked or to bend Bane from the AS Bana a slayer or killer of Men. Bâ—nes from the Fr. G. Bans and both from the AS Abannar to publish V. Banish Bang from the Belg. and Teut. Bengel a club and this from the Lat. Baculus q. d. to beat one with a stick or staff Bangle-ear'd i. e. a flap-ear'd Dog from the AS Bendan q. d. Bendle-ears hanging flat down Banisters by some called Ballisters a term in Architecture from the Fr. G. Balustre idem which I suppose may come from the Noun Ball for they are round Bank from the AS Banc and and this from the C. Br. Ban high Fr. Jun. derives it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an hill or heap of earth Bank a table upon which an Exchanger counteth money from the Fr. G. Banc Ital. Banco Teut. Benck AS Baence a bench V. Bench. Banket or rather Banquet from the Fr. G. Banquet Ital. Banchetto a feast from Bank or Bench which see Bankrout from the Fr. G. Banquerout Ital. Bancerotto i. e. he hath cracked his credit and is marched off Bann from the Belg. Bannen to curse which comes from the Root Ban an Anathema or heavy curse A Banner or Standard V. Band. Banneret from the Noun Banner q. d. a Standard-bearer Bannish from the AS Abannan to punish with Exilement To Barb from the Lat. Barba a beard Barb an Horse so called from Barbary a Country where he is bred Barbed a term in Heraldry from the Fr. G. Barbé having a beard Barbel a fish so called from the Lat. Barba q. d. a kind of Mullet having as it were a beard A Barber from the Fr. G. Barber Ital. Barbiere a Shaver all of them
And Whelocus draws it from the AS Betan to make amends Boot What Boot's it you from the Belg. Baeten Teut. Batten to profit or avail It seems to allude to the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to help or assist Boots Minsh draws it from the Belg. Voot a foot I had rather draw it from the Fr. G. Boteau fascis because in those ruder times straw wreathed about their legs was instead of boots Booths from the Belg. Boede a small cottage Dan Bood a shop Booty from the Teut. Beutel a a purse or which is far more probable from the Belg. Baete gain or profit Bord from the AS and C. Br. Bord Bord a table See Board To Bord from the Run Dan. Bord a side Fr. G. Belg. Teut. Bord a brim or from the Fr. G. Abborder to approach or come near as ships do when they grapple V. To Border Border from the Teut. Borten or rather from the Fr. G. Bordure a fringe all I suppose from the Dan. Bort Teut. Fort on the out-side in sight Bore from the AS Borian to make an hole through both from the Lat. Forare and that from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an hole through any thing Bore or rather Boar from the AS Bar Teut. Eber an hog all not unlikely from the Lat. Aper signifying the same Borough from the AS Burg a city or the Teut. Burg a defence or fortification these from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a tower We likewise use the word A Burgess coming from the Fr. G. Bourg a city Borrow from the AS Borgian Belg. Borghen Teut. Borgen to lend or take upon loan Bosom from the AS Borm Belg. Bosem Teut. Busem idem and all very probably from the Fr. G. Poser for Reposer to rest Boss from the Fr. G. Bosse the same and this from the Lat. Pusula a blister because it somewhat represents a blister or any swelling Boss by Gardiners a kind of Cole-wort full of bunches or knobs from the Fr. G. Bosse id Botargo an Italian word but now in use with us from the Fr G. Botargues the roan of a Barbel pickled Botch from the Fr. G. Bosse Ital. Bozza all of them from the Lat. Pusula a blister or blain Botch from the Belg. Boetsen to mend or from our Eng. Patch which see From hence A Botcher Both from the AS Butu and this from Be according and Tu two Bottle the termination of many names of Towns and Villages from the AS Bode or our Abode these from the AS Bidan to bide or stay Bottle from the Fr. G Bouteille Ital. Bottiglia Lat. barb Buticula AS Bitte all the same Or perhaps it may be a diminutive from Butt as of Beer which see Bottle of hay from the Fr. G. Boteau or for ought I know corrupted from the Belg. Bondel Teut. Bundtel with us A Bundle which see Bottom from the Belg. Bodem Teut. Boden King Aelfric calls it Botm i. e. ground Minsevus draws it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 idem A Bottom of thread from the Fr. G. Boteau the same Botts worms in horses from the Fr. G. Bote a knot or heap because they are often drawn away in clusters Or perhaps from the AS Bitan to gnaw or bite To Bouge out from the Fr. G. Bouge this from Bulga a bag q. d. sticking out like a blown bladder Bough from the AS Bog id or from Bow which see Bound from the Belg. Bondt idem V. Bind and Bond. Bound Whither are you Bound I am Bound for London Either from the AS Abunden ready and this from Bindan to bind by a Metaphor taken from Soldiers who when they are in readiness to march do truss up bag and baggage Or from the other Bound by a Metaphor taken from Sailers who bind themselves not to desert one another in any danger Bounds corrupted 't is like from the Fr. G. Bornes id this perhaps from the AS Foran before and therefore are called Frontiers or fore-parts of a country or field Bounty from the Fr. G. Bonté goodness of which it is an effect Bourn from the AS Burn Belg. Borne Teut. Brunn a well or spring which Fr. Jun. derives from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to spring forth Bouts many Bouts from the AS Beaten to beat Ital. Botta Fr. G. Coup a box on the ear this from the Lat. Colaphus idem and all of them from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to hurt Bow from the AS Bugan Belg. Buygen Teut. Beugen to bend A Bow from the AS Boga Belg. Boge Teut. Bogen Dan. Bue the same all from our word Bow. Mer. Cas derives it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a bow or arch Bowel from the Fr. G. Bouyau idem perhaps from the Lat. Bottulus as we say Puddings Bower an anchor amongst Mariners which a ship carrieth often times to the Bow of the ship and from thence takes its name Bower from the AS Bur a parlour Minsevus derives it from the Norm Bough I had rather draw it from our word Bow because it is built with crooked wood Fr. Jun. draws it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an house or mansion A Bowge of Court a quantity of provision allowed by the King to his servants beyond their ordinary pay from the Fr. G. Bouge this from the Lat. Bulga a Portmanteau The learned Th. H. draws it from Bouche a mouth as they call one maintained at the King 's cost Il a Bouche en Cour i. e. he hath his mouth in the Court. Bowl as Menagius writes from the Lat. Bulla or Bolus Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a round clod A Bowl to drink in from the AS Bolla idem I had rather draw it from the Lat. Bulla a round boss or knob in harness for horses because Bowls especially those of any bigness do gradually from their basis branch into a round figure To Bowlt a Coney a term in hunting from the Fr. G. Bouter and this from the Lat. frequentative Pultare to beat hard q. d. to knock her out of her hole Bowse Vossius draws it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to fill If I were Grecian enough I should think it came from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to blow short because he that drinks greedily puts himself out of breath A Bowser of a College from the Fr. G. Boursier this from Bourse a Purse q. d. Purser or Treasurer Bow-sprit or Bolt-sprit from our word Bolt and the Belg. Spriet the Sail-yard v. Spritt-sail The Bowt of the knee from the Teut. Bug the hamm and this again from Beugen to bow or bend Bowyer from the Dan. Boyert a swift Bark perhaps so called from its being easily veered about which way the Boat-swain or Pilate pleases Box on the ear Minshew ingeniously derives it from the Gr. Adverb 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or it being very probably of a German original from the Teut. Pochen to strike or smite Box from the AS Boxe Teut. Buchs
Gaza a treasure q. d. Gazula a little treasure Gear He is in his Gears or in readiness from the AS GearÆ¿e ready GearÆ¿ian to make ready which a Grecian Etymologist draws from the expletive AS prefix Ge and the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to make fit It may be drawn from the same Ge and the AS ArÆ¿e an arrow because in the time of our Ancestors famous for so many signal victories over the neighbouring nations bows and arrows were their only arms or war-like furniture Or from the same Ge and Are goods or honour A Geir in Higg for a Vulture from the Teut. Geyer signifying the same which comes from the old word Geren now Begehren to be greedy and this from the Lat. Quaerere to seek it being a sort of ravenous fowl To Geld from the AS Gylte having the stones cut off or the Belg. Ghelten to geld from hence our word Gelding a gelded horse all perhaps from the Teut. Geil unchaste wanton which is done to prevent carnal copulation Or from the AS Gild a child q. d. to make innocent as a child as to the lusts of the flesh Or rather from the AS Celan to cool to take away the spermatick heat A Gelly from the Fr. G. Gelée or the Lat. Gelatina which come both à Gelando from thickening or freezing because being jellied it represents frost Gemelles a term in Heraldry from the Lat. Gemelli twins Bars Gemelles a couple of bars of equal proportion every way A Gender from the Fr. G. Gendre and this from the Ablat Genere the same A Gennet or Ginnet-fur from the Hisp Ginete which Covarruvius expounds Vna species de Fuyina a kind of Foine's skin V. Foines Perhaps so called from Guinney where they are most common and from whence they are transported to us Gennet from the Fr. G. Gennet or the Ital. Gianetto a Spanish Horse and both from the Hisp Gineta Ginete a light-armed horse-man Covarruvius derives them all from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a light-armed Soldier Minshew derives our Gennet from the Lat. Genus a Kind i. e. an horse of a good Race or Breed A Gennit or Genniting a small Summer-apple perhaps from the AS GeniÆ¿an to renew it being an apple that is soon ripe Or from the Fr. G. Janet for Jean for the same reason that we call another sort of apple A Iohn-apple Gent from the Fr. G. Gent gallant richly cloathed a Contract of Gentile Gentels Gentles or Gentils maggots so called from the gentle smoothness of their bodies V. Gentle. Gentile v. Gentâ—â— Gentle from the Fr. G. Gentil or the Ital. Gentile courteous tame mild Hence Genâ—leman q. d. è bona Gente born of a good Country or Family See Menagius Gerbe a term in Heraldry the same with Garb above which see and Gripe Gerfalcon v. Ierfalcon Gerkin the same with Ierfalcon which see Get from the AS Getan Gettan to obtain and both from the Lat. Captare to catch at a thing Gewgâ—wes childrens toys from the AS Gegaf trifles or HeaÆ¿gas pictures graven or carved images Or from the Fr. G. Joyaux Jewels for such things are as much valued by children as Jewels by those of understanding V. Iewels A Gherkin so we call a pickled Cucumber from the Teut. Gorcken idem simply a Cucumber Gheus a French word yet frequently read in the Histories of the Low-Countries translated into English from the Fr. G. Gueux a Beggar for so were the Protestants called in the beginning of the Civil Commotions in those Countries and are yet so called there from a banquet kept at the house of Florentius Pallan Count of Culemburg at which the Ghests being Protestants persons of Quality put on the garb of Beggars and were merry in their cups whilst they laid a foundation of a Conspiracy for the liberty of their Religion See Fam. Strad lib. 5. Menagius derives this Fr G. Gueux from the Lat. Quaestus gain Some draw it from the Lat. Vagus as we say A Vagabond Ghittern a musical instrument from the Belg. Ghitterne or the Fr G. Guiterne Quiterne the same and all from the Lat. and Gr. Cithara a Cittern or Harp. A Ghizzâ—rd or Ghizzâ—rn as they pronounce it in Lincolnshire from the Fr G. Gesier Jesier the craw of a fowl or Gysier which cometh from the Lat. Jecur the liver all I suppose from Gigerium a word found in Festus of the same signification Ghost from the AS Gast the Belg. Gheest or the Teut. Geyst a spirit Some draw it from the AS Gest and the Germ. Gast a guest because the Ghost is but the Guest of the body Or from the AS Gist Gest a whirl-wind or blast or puff of wind They may all be derived from the Teut. Gah quickly for what is more quick than a ghost or blast Mer. Cass derives it from Gust which see Giant from the Fr. G. Geant and both from the Lat. Gigas or the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the same this q. d. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 born of the earth To Gibe from the Belg. Gabberen or the Fr. G. Gaber to mock Or lastly from the Ital. Gabbare to deceive Gibberish foolish discourse either q. d. Iabberish from our word To Iabber or from the Fr. G. Gaber or the Ital. Gabbare to put a trick on one q. d. mystical talk that none understand but those that speak it Rogue 's language Pedlar's French. V. Iabber Gibbet from the Fr. G. Gibbet Gibet or the Ital. Giubetta idem or q. d. Gabalet from the Lat. Gabalum a Gable or place for the execution of criminals Giblets the offals or entrails of a goose Minshew taketh them to be called so quasi Gobbets or Goblets from the Fr. G. Gob Gobeau a mouthful or Gobbet which see Giddy from the AS Gidig vertiginous which comes from Giddian to play like a fool or Glidan to glide or slip whence Glid slippery and by translation 't is meant of an unsetled mind A Gig or I g from the Ital. Giga a little fiddle both from the Teut. Geige or Dan. Gige a violin To Gigle from the Belg. Gichelen Gichen to laugh wantonly Or from the Teut. Gockelen to jet which is derived from Geck a fool much laughter being a true indication of a fool A Gigot a French word which signifies an hip I suppose it to be taken from the Lat. Jugum a yoke because it joineth the bones of the body and thigh together Gill a small measure of things â—iquid Somnerus reads Gillo and Gello in his Gloss perhaps from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a kind of cup or from Gill for Juliana a woman's name as Jug for Joan for the Drunkard may be said metaphorically to bug the pot as the Gallant hugs his Gill or Miss Gilliflower so called because it is a flower that flourisheth in the month of July or from the Fr. G. Giroflée the Hisp and Port. Girofle or the Ital. Garofolo Garifolo all which come from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉
G. Avoir or the Ital. Avere the same and all from the Lat. Habere to have Haven from the Belg. Haven Teut. Hafen Dan. Haffn or the Fr. G. Havre a port which comes either from the old Brit. Aber the mouth of any river as Cambden hath it or from the Dan. and Goth. Haff the sea Haver de poise from the Fr. G. Avoir du pooids to have weight because it is a weight or pound consisting of sixteen ounces and therefore more weighty than Troy-weight where twelve ounces make a pound Haughty from the Fr. G. Hautain or Haultain proud high-minded this from Haut high and this again from the Lat. Altus idem Havock a wasting from a ravenous bird which in the AS is called Hafoc with us Hawk Hauriant as a Dolphin Hauriant a term in Heraldry not ab Hauxiendo from drawing as one would imagine at first sight but from the Lat. Oriens rising up that is rising streight upward out of the water It is also meant of any fish that is in such wise drawn upon an Escutcheon An Haw from the AS Hagan the fruit of the white-thorn this not unlikely from the AS Haeg an hedge because it groweth in hedges Haw a word frequently used in Kent from the AS Haga or Haeg a little field or inclosed close and this from Haegian to hedge about v. Hedge An Haw in the eye from some likeness of the other Haw that groweth upon the hawthorn An Hawk from the AS Hafoc Hafuc the Belg. Havick or the Teut. Habick idem V ssius draws it from the belg Happen to catch hold of The learned Dr. Th. H. draws it from the Lat Falco a falcon To Hawk or to reach in spitting from the Teut. Hauehen to blow hard or the Dan. Harcker to hawk and all feigned from the sound Hawses a term in Sailing the great round holes through which the cables are put when a ship rides at anchor perhaps from the Fr. G. Hausser to hoise up because the anchor is drawn upward by means of such holes Haw-thorn the thorn that beareth the fruit called haw Minshew will have it so called from the Belg. Haeg doren q. hedge-thorn V. Hedge Thorn and Haw Hay to dance the Hay from the Fr. G. Haye an hedge q. d. Dancer a la Haye to dance in a ring after the form of an hedge made about an hay-rick V. Hedge Hay from the AS Hieg Hig the Belg. Hey Heuy or the Teut. Hew hay whence Hewstock and the Dan Hoestack a stack or rick of hay Fr. Jun. derives it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which in Hesychius and Suid. is put for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 grass Hay a net to catch coneys withal from the Fr. G. Haye the AS Haeg Hege or the Belg. Haege an hedge which come from the Fr. G. Hayer the AS Hegian and the Belg. Haeghen to hedge about because coneys are hedged up and tangled in such a net Hazard from the Fr. G. Hazard danger and this from the Hisp Azar an ace or dogchance at dice which is an unlucky chance He from the AS Hyse Hise or the Belg. Hy he The AS Hise is drawn from the Lat. Is or Ipse he Head from the AS Heafod Haefde the Belg. Hoofd or the Teut. Haupt idem Head a termination denoting Quality or State See the termination Hood Head-borough from Head and the AS Borge a Surety Not as Verstegan would have it the Head of a Borough or Town-corporate but the same with that term in our Law Frank-pledge for which consult Cowel To Heal or Cure from the AS Haelan the Belg. Heelen or the Teut. Heylen to make whole whence the AS Hael Hal whole All perhaps from the Teut. Helen Halen or the AS Helan to cover Notwithstanding the AS Hael Haela may easily be drawn from the Lat. Salus health by turning S into H or the Note of Aspiration as vice versa is frequently done in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sylva 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sus c. Health v. Heal Minshew draws it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sound healthful An Heap from the AS Heape Hype Fr. Th. Huffo Hough Teut. Hauff or the Belg. Hoop idem this last from the Lat. Copia plenty To Hear from the AS Hyran the Belg. Hooren or the Teut. Horen idem An Heard or Herd of cattle from the Belg. Herde or the Teut. Herd a flock Hearse cloth perhaps from the Teut. Hulse an husk and this from the AS Helan to cover it being as it were the outer husk or covering of a corps Heart from the AS Heort Dan. Hierte Teut. Hertz Fr. Th. Hart or the Belg. Hert idem whence the AS Heorta hearty and Hyrtan Belg. Herten to hearten or animate Hearth from the AS Heorð the Belg. Haerd Heerd or the Teut. Herd the same and all perhaps from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the earth or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 beneath or under Heat from the AS Heat Haetn the Belg. Hitte or the Fr. Th. Hizze Hitze idem whence Hetza Sunna the hot Sun These from the AS Hat or the Belg. Heet hot and these again from the AS Hatian the Belg. Heeten and the Teut. Heitzen to heat make hot or warm Heath from the AS Haeð Butcher's-broom or the Belg. Heyde Heyd Ling. Minshew derives it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to burn because it soon taketh fire Heath-cock a fowl so called because it abideth most commonly among heaths Heathen from the AS Haeðen or the Belg. and Teut. Heyden and all from the Lat. Ethnicus a Pagan or Gentile Vossius derives it from the Germ. Heyde heath or a barren place in the countries because when the Gospel was first preached to the Gentile-world throughout their several cities heathenish rites and ceremonies were for a long time celebrated in some places far remote from any city in desarts or in Pagis in villages and hence it is that such were called Pagans To Heave from the AS Heafian to lift up and this from Heah high the Belg. Heven Heffen the Teut. Heben or the Fr. Th. Heffan to lift up on high and all perhaps from the Lat. Levo to lift or hold up Heaven from the AS Hefen Heofen idem and this from Heafian to heave or lift up because it is placed above on high or because we lift up our eyes to behold it Heavy from the AS Heafig Hefig sad weighty Heckle an instrument to break flax withal from the Belg. Hackelen to break small to hackle V. Hack. Hedge from the AS Hegge Haeg the Belg. Haege or the Teut. Hag. Hage idem whence the AS Hegian and the Teut. Hagen to hedge about as also the Belg. Quick-haege a quick mound Hedge-hog so called because in body and bristles it is like an hog and hides it self in hedges Heed from the AS Hedan to beware Or from the Belg. Hoed◠or the Teut. Hut custody whence the Belg. Hoeden and Teut. Huten to guard Hee
from the Fr. G. Malart a wild Duck this from the Belg. Mallen to be lascivious or lecherous and Aerd nature Mallows from the AS Malu this from the Lat. Malva in Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from making the belly soft Malmsey a kind of hot wine so called from the Lat. Marvisia or Malvisia a Promontory in the Isle of Chius Or from Monenbasia a port in Epidaurus from whence good wine of this sort is brought Malt from the AS Mealt the Belg. Mout or the Teut. Maltz the same Mam some derive it from the C. Br. Mam a mother and this from the Lat. Mamma a pap Mammocks fragments or pieces perhaps from the C. Br. Man little and the Dim Ock as in Bullock c. Man from the AS Man Mon or the Belg. and Teut. Man the same whence the AS Manslaga a Man-slayer Manacles from the Fr. G. Manicles fetters for the hands both from Manus the hand for that they are put upon the hands or arms To Manage from the Fr. G. Mesnager or the Ital. Maneggiare to handle these from the Lat. Manus an hand Manchet from the Fr. G. Michette Miche fine white bread and this from the Lat. Mica a crumb Mantâ—ple or Steward from the Ital. Mancipio the same saith Flor. this from the Lat. Manus and Capio The Mane of an Horse from the Belg. Matne or the Teut. Mahne idem A Manger from the Fr. G. Mangeoire or the Ital. Mangiatoia the same these from Manger and Mangiare to eat which again may be derived from the Lat. Mandere or Manducare to eat To Mangâ—e or tear in pieces Minshew draws it from the Lat. Mancus maim'd It may also be drawn from the Belg. and Teut. Mangel a defect Mangy or scabbed from the Fr. G. Demanger to itch Manner from the Belg. and Fr. G. Maniere or the Ital. Maniera the same hence the Belg. Mannerlick mannerly all from the Lat. Manus an hand q. d. a decent carriage or motion of the hands in time of discourse which is a principal point in good manners A Mannor or Farm from the Fr. G. Manoir or the Lat. Barb. Manerium a Lordship this from Manere to remain q. d. Mansio a mansion to abide in A Mantle from the AS Maentel the Fr. G. Mantel Manteau or the Ital. Mantello idem also a manteau a cloak The Hawk Mantleth i. e. spreads out her wings like a Mantle Mantle-tree of a Chimney Minshew draws it from the Fr. G. Mantel de la Cheminée or the Ital. Mantello di Camino the same To Manure the ground from the Fr. G. Manouvrier idem this à Manu operando from working with the hand Many from the AS Manig the Belg. Menig the Teut. Manch or the Fr. Th. Manig many much whence the Dan. Mangfold manifold A Map from the Fr. G. Mappe or the Ital. Mappa a schedule containing a description of the World c. Minsh draws it from the Lat. Mappa a napkin because it is large and spread out like a napkin as by a like Analogy we say A Sheet of Paper Maple tree from the AS Mapul treo idem To Mar Minshew derives it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to do amiss It may be better drawn from the Hisp Marra a fault or want whence Marrar to mistake Or from the AS Myrran to spend lavishly to destroy Marble from the Fr. G. Marbre both from the Lat. Marmor the same and this from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to shine To March from the Fr. G. Marcher or the Ital. Marchiare to move forward after a marshal manner Menagius draws it from the Lat. Varicare to straddle as Soldiers do with one foot foremost A Marchant from the Fr. G. Marchand or the Ital. Mercante the same these from the Lat. Mercari to buy or Merx wares or merchandice Marches or bounds of a Country from the AS Mearc a land mark Marchpane from the Fr. G. Massepan or the Ital. Marzapane a Confection made of Pistach-nuts Almonds Sugar and Rose-water q. d. Lat. Massa panis a mass of bread candied Mare from the AS Maere the Belg. Merie or the Teut. Marre Merre id whence the Belg. Nacht-Merie the Night-Mare Margent from the Fr. G. Marge idem and both from the Lat. Margo the same Margrave i. e. The Grave or Count of the Marches V. Marquess and Grave Mariage from the Fr. G. Mariage or the Ital. Maritaggio the same V. Marry Marigold q. d. Mary 's Gold possibly from some Woman with yellow hair that delighted in this flower A Mariner from the Fr. G. Marinier or the Ital. Marinaro a Sea-man both from the Lat. Mare the Sea. Marioram from the Ital. and Lat. Barb. Majorana the same Gerard takes it to have been thus named because it is sown in monse Maio in May or à magnis virtutibus from the great virtues thereof Mark a Silver Coin so called because it is stamped with the King 's Mark. To Mark from the AS Mearcan or the Belg. Marcken to mark to consider whence the AS Mearc the Belg. Marck the Fr. G. Marque and the Ital. Marca a mark to know a thing by A Market from the Fr. G. Marche or the Ital. Mercato the same all from the Lat. Merces Goods Merchandice Marl from the Belg. Margel the Teut. Mergel the Fr. G. Marne or the Lat. Marga fat earth for manuring the fields all perhaps from the AS Merg marrow Marmelate or Marmelade from the Fr. G. Marmelade or the Ital. Marmelada idem Marquiss from the Fr. G. Marquis the Ital. Marchese or the Lat. Barb. Marchio id Marrow from the AS Merg Merih the Dan. and Belg. Marg the Teut. Marck or the Ital. Marolla the same To Marry from the Fr. G. Marier or the Lat. Maritare id Marsh Marish from the AS Mersc the Belg. Maersche Marse or the Fr. G. Marais Marez idem a fenny place all from the Lat. Mare the Sea. Marshal from the Fr. G. Mareschal the Ital. Marescallo or the Teut. Marschalk Master of the Horse Some derive it from the Ital. Marescalco or the Fr. G. Mareschal a Farrier Or it comes from the Germ. Marre a Mare and Schalck a Servant Mart a Contract of Market A Marten from the Fr. G. Martin Marte the Hisp Marta or the Ital. Martino id Martingal from the Fr. G. Martingale or the Ital. Martingala a small thong or rein to rule an horse withal all perhaps from Mare and the Teut. In Kallen to call in to stop an Horse in a full career Martlet a kind of Swallow from the Fr. G. Martelet the Dim of the name Martin Minsh surmiseth this bird to be so called because it cometh from hot Countries to us about the end of March and goes away about St. Martin's Day Marvel from the Fr. G. Esmerveiller or the Ital. Maravigliare idem A Mash for an Horse not unlikely from the Teut. Mischen or the Belg. Misschen to mingle or q.d. Lat. Miscella
Ceaster a City Birtyc Birthryc and Bithric Verstegan draws it from our word Birth and the AS ric rich that is born to riches an Heir to an Estate It might also be drawn from the AS Beorht Illustrious and ric rich q. d. noble and rich Bisset from the Fr. G. Bizet a kind of Dove this from Bis ash colour Blackney in the County of Norfolk from the AS Ea an Isle and our word Black that is the Black Isle See Black. Black-water in Essex by Ptolemy Idumanum from Black and water which see Blanch a Womans name from the Fr. G. Blanche Ital. Bianca white Bletsoe in Bedfordshire formerly Bletnesho from the AS Bletsian to bless and seo a Sight to wit for the pleasantness of its prospect Blundell a Sirname from the Fr. G. Blond red and the dim el. Blunt a Sirname from the same root Bodmin a River in Cornwall perhaps from the C. Br. Bod a Kite and Min the Bank of a River by reason of the great number of Kites that frequent it Bodvari in Flintshire from the C. Br. Bod a River and Varis a Ferry see Ferry Bormund a Prince of Apulia and Antioch perhaps from the AS Bode Teut. Bott an Embassador and Mund a Mouth i. e. one that hath a fluent Tongue as Ambassadours ought to have or from the same Bode and the AS Mund Peace that is a Messenger of Peace From this name came our word Bowman a name now given to Hounds as the famous Th. H. ingeniously noteth Bois from the Fr. G. Bois a Wood. Bold a Sirname Camden derives it from the Teut. Bol a Marsh which word I no where find in that sence So that I had rather draw it from the AS Bolde a Village q.d. of a Village or yet more naturally from our own word Bold q. d. adventurous Bonaventure a Christen-name from the Fr. G. Bonne Aventure a lucky Chance see Adventure Bond a Sirname from the word Bond or Band q. d. the tye of a Family see Band and Bind Bonevill a Sirname from the Fr. G. De Bonne ville that is of a good Town Boscastle in the County of Cornwall corrupted from Botereaux-Castle from the Norm name Boterau which signifieth a Garter that Family bearing a Garter in its Coat of Arms. Boseham in Sussex formerly Bosenham from the Teut. Busz a Bush and the AS Ham an House or from the AS Bosih a Fence Somner saith that it was formerly call'd Bosauham and he seemeth to derive it from the Fr. G. Bois a Wood and the AS ham an habitation which if it were so ought to be written Boisham Bostock formerly Botestock in Cheshire from the AS Bote Boot or overplus and stocce a trunk or body of a Tree Boston in Lincolnshire a Market-Town so call'd q. Botolph's Town who had a Monastery in Warw. and was had in much reputation at this place Bosworth in Leicestershire memorable for the Death of the famous Richard the Third from the Teut. Bosz an Apple-tree and the AS Worsð a Court or Weorð worthy St. Botolph Camden supposeth that it is derived from the Noun Boat and the AS Ulph help because perhaps he was the Mariners tutelar Saint and for this reason was so much adored at Boston Botontines in the County of Hunt. q.d. Buttings heaps of Earth See Buts amongst the Common Names Bottle a Sirname from the AS Botl Botle a Village Bottle-bridge in Hunt. that is to say Botolph's Bridge or from the AS Botle a Village and Bridge which see Boverton in Glamorganshire by Antoninus Bovium Bovil from the Fr. G. Boeuf an Ox and Ville a Town Bourchier perhaps derived from the Fr. G. Bourg a Town and Cher dear yet I rather think that it cometh of the Fr. G. Bourcier for Boursal a term in Law which signifies that which is a younger Brother's right Bourn in Lincolnshire that is a Town hard by a Bourn or River where King Edmund was crown'd see Bourn Bowen a Sirname frequently given to the Welsh i. e. Ap Owen q. d. from or the Son of Owen which see Boyl a Country in Ireland so call'd from the River Boyl or Buellio in the County of Roscommon a Province of Cannaught Brabant a famous Province of the Netherlands from the old Belg. Brad now Breed broad and Bandt a Garter or Swathe saith Adr. Jun. so call'd with relation to the vast extent thereof Bracton at the first a Towns name from whence Henry of Bracton an expert Lawyer and Lord Chief Justice of England in the Reign of King Henry the Third had his Sirname It may not unlikely be derived from Brake and Town which see Bradford in the County of Wilts formerly Bradanford that is the broad Ford see Broad and Ford. Brakley in the County of Northampton a Towns name from Brake i. e. Fern because it was formerly much overspread with Fern see Brake Brancaster in Norfolk formerly Brannodunum by adding of the AS term Ceaster a Town or Castle Brandon formerly a famous Country Leland derives it from the C. Br. Brane or Bran a Crow and the AS Dune an Hill or from the same Dune and the C. Br. Bren a King q. d. Kings-Mount Yet I had rather draw it from Brant burnt and the AS Tun a Town that is to say a burnt Town Brandsford or Bransford Bridge in the County of Leicester i. e. the Ford of Brands for some dreadful Fire that once happened there see Burn amongst the Com. Names Bray a Village in Barkshire from the Bibroci that formerly inhabited this place The Breach in the County of Kent where the River Thames bursting through the Banks overflowed many Acres of Ground see Break. Brecknockmere in the County of Brec C. Br. Linsavethan that is a standing Slough by Girald called Clamosus from the thundering noise it maketh when the Ice is thawed Brecknockshire C. Br. Brechiniau from Brechanius a Prince that begat 24 Daughters which were all canonized in the Choire of Saints Breda a famous and most fortified City of Brabant I suppose from the Belg. Breed broad and the old Teut. Aa AS Ea water because it lyeth nigh Merck a River somewhat broader than Ordinary Brederode the name of an Illustrious Family in Holland from the Belg. Brede Breed broad and Roede a rod. Bremicham or Birmingham in the County of Warwick famous for Workmanship in Metals perhaps from the AS Bryme Breman famous and Ham an Habitation Brentknoll in Somersetshire from the AS Knol the Top of a Mountain and Brent burnt q. d. parched with the heat of the Sun. Brent marsh q. d. Burnt marsh in the County of Somerset as the Monks of Glastenbury expound it Frogs Marsh as if Brent had formerly signified a Frog Brentstreet in the County of Middlesex from the River Brent and street which see Brentwood in Essex i. e. Burnt wood see Burn and Wood. Bretenham in the County of Suffolk formerly by Antoninus called Combretonium that is a Village on both sides of the River Breton Brettou
Lloyd and Davis from the C. Br. Câd a Battel and Gwaladr a Captain of War. Cadwallon or Cadwalla the last King but one of the Britons from the C. Br. Câd a fight and Gwallow to pour out as being indeed a most stout Warriour Caeling a River in Cornwall not unlikely from the AS Cele cool Celan to be cool Caeling a cooling from the coldness of its water Caer Custenith in Caern i. e. the City of Constantius Caerderburge see Broken-bridge above Caerdiff in the County of Glam C. Br. Caerdid perhaps q. d. the City of Didius Caer Gai in the County of Mer. i. e. the Castle of Gaius a Roman Caer-Guby in the Isle of Anglesey from St. Kibius Scholar of St. Hilary a Bishop of the Picts that here lived a Monk's life q. d. the Temple of St. Kibius or Kibiopolis Caer Laverock in Scotland not unlikely so called because it was either Founded or Rebuilt by one Laverock Caer Leon upon Vsk in the County of Mown in the C. Br. Caer Leon ar Vske by Antoninus Isea and the Second Legion because Caesar's second Legion otherwise call'd the Welsh second Legion were placed here It was formerly an Arch-Bishop's See but now a poor Village Caermarden C. Br. Caer Firdhin by Ptolem. Maridunum by Anton. Muridunum famous as some say for the Birth of Merlin the Conjurer perhaps it was so called because it was the Town of Marius not of Merlin as it is commonly taken to be it being long before Merlin's time by the Romans called Maridunum and by the Welsh Caermarden Caernarvon it is thus call'd because it is over against the Isle of Man from the C. Br. Caer a Town Ar at and Von or Mon the Isle of Man a Town famous for the Birth of King Edward the Second Caishow in the County of Bucks A certain Region or Tract so call'd from the Cassii an ancient People of Britain that formerly inhabited this place Caishowbury in Hartfordshire so call'd from the Cassii and the Term. Bury which signifieth a Town Camalet in Somers an high Hill memorable for the Ruins of an old Castle of Roman Workmanship perhaps the same with Caer Calemion or Camelion in Ninius i. e. Chamaelion's City Camb Alan and Camel in Cornwall a River so called from the C. Br. Cam crooked full of windings both from the Lat. Camurus in Virg. signifying a wriggling Current Cambray in the Fr. G. Cambray in the Belg. Kammerick a famous Arch-Bishops See for ought I know from Camera some Court of Judicature formerly held there or perhaps contracted from the old word Samarobrina that is to say the Bridge or Ford of the River Samara Cambridge a City and famous University in the AS Grant-ceaster Grant-brycge Grante-bricge i. e. Grant Bridge now Grant may be deriv'd from the AS Gron a Fenn but this new word Cambridge seemeth more likely to come of the old Br. word Cam whence Anton. in Itin. mentions a City call'd Camboritum then the name of this River and this from the C. Br. Camm full of windings this Davis draws from the Lat. Camurus crooked Cammon from the AS Cammec Cammuc the Herb rest-harrow or the Fr. G. Camus flat-nosed Campden or Camden in the County of Glocester from the AS Camp a Fight or Cempa a Souldier and Den a Den or Valley from this Town our illustrious Antiquarian Camden had his name Camulodunum see Maldon Caninefates an ancient People of the Rhine Adr. Jun. thinks that they were call'd so q. Cánine fratres which in the Language of Friezeland signifies Cony-catchers for certain it is that Country affords plenty of them Cannington in Somersetshire call'd Cannings and Wincanton as also Cangton and Caing-sham from the Cangi a small People of the Belgick-Brit that came and dwelt here Canotwood in Staffordshire commonly call'd Cankwood perhaps q. d. the Wood of King Canute Canterbury in the County of Kent a famous City formerly the Metropolis of the Kings of Kent AS CantÆ¿ara Birig formerly in the Lat. called Durovernum Darvernum these from the C. Br. Dwr and Whern a fierce water or River By Nenn. it was called Caer Cent that is the City of Kent Cantire in Scotland or Can Tire i. e. a Corner or head of Land. Canâ—low i. e. de Cante-lupo Fr. G. Chante-loup an howling Wolf. Cantred in Caern a Tract wherein are comprised an hundred Villages from the C. Br. Cant an hundred Capell Camden saith that it is the same with Chappell yet I had rather draw it from the Fr. G. Chapeau It. Capello a Cap or Hat. Cardigan by the C. Br. Aber Tivi i. e. the mouth of the River Tivi not unlikely from Caer and Decan q.d. Dean's Town Careg in Cornw. from the word Crag which see Caresbrook a Castle in the Isle of Wight remarkable for the Captivity of King Charles the First by contraction for Whitgares burg because it was built by one Whitgar a Saxon. Carew in Devonshire perhaps from the old English word Car a Scar or rocky Hill but I had rather derive it from the Fr. G. Charriie a Carve of Land. Carlile in the County of Cumberland a Bishop's See by the ancient Brit. and Rom. it was call'd Luguvallum or Lugu ballium by the AS Luell as saith Beda which is contracted from Lugu-vall from which Luell and the C. Br. Caer a Town the word Carlile manifestly cometh By Nenn. it is call'd Caer Lualid from the C. Br. Lugu a Tower Gwall or Gwawl a Mound or Trench q. d. a Fort nigh a Trench for there is a Roman Trench to be seen just by the City to this day Carmouth in Dors q. d. the mouth of the River Car. Caroloman a King of Italy from the AS Ceorl a Carle and Man. Castellum Denis in Cornw. the Danes Castle in their Dialect so call'd because the ravaging Danes pitched their Tents there Caster in Norf. by the Brit. call'd Caer Guentum perhaps from the AS Wentaceaster and afterward by contraction Ceaster a Town out of the Ruins whereof the City Norwich was rais'd It was formerly call'd Venta Icenorum Caster in Hunt. formerly Kinneburgceaster from Kinneburg the Daughter of Penda an Heathen King of the Mercii the Wife of Alfred King of Northumb. who here took upon her a Monastick life and built a Nunnery for Women Castle Dinas Bren or Bran in the County of Denb i. e. in the C. Br. Bren's Castle or King's Palace for Bren signifieth a King and Dinas in Welsh signifieth a City Castleford in Yorkshire by Marian. Casterford q. d. a Castle upon the Ford. By Anton. Legeolium and Leagetium Catalonia in Sp. Catalunna It. Catalogna Fr. G. Cataloigne a part of Arragon either from the Castellani an ancient People formerly the Natives hereof or from the Catalauni ancient Inhabitants likewise of this Region or as some suppose from the Gothi and Alani who mixedly settled themselves here Catarrick and Catarrick-bridge in Yorkshire by Ptol. and Anton. Catarractonium in Bede Catarracton from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉
〈◊〉 or rather 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the steep fall of a River a Sluce 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Cathnesse a Province in Scotland which the Catini formerly inhabited in some of Ptol. Copies erroneously called Carini Catti now call'd Hassi a People of Germany Adr. Jun. draws it from the Belg. Catten signifying noble and famous Men but seeing this word is scarcely to be found I had rather deduce it from the Teut. Katz a Cat from the sharp and wary nature of this People wherein they much resembled Cats Catumerus so call'd from the Catti whereof he was Prince and Meyer a Major or Praefect says Tacitus Catwick a Village in Holland near the mouth of the Rhine so call'd from the Catti◠a People that settled a Colony there and the AS Wic a Port or Fort. Catzenellebogen a City of the Catti now call'd Hassi In the Teut. Catzen-elboge i. e. an Elbow of the Catti Cauci or Cauchi an ancient People of Germany between the Rivers Ems and Weser perhaps from the Belg. Kaawken a red Crow which this People perhaps bore for their Arms. Cand in Cumberland by the ancient Rom. call'd Gavata Ceaulin or rather Ceolin a King of the West-Saxons from the AS Ceola a Cottage and Inne an Inn from the Verb Innan to lodge at a place or from Ceol a Ship and Win a winner or Victour Winnan to win q. d. a Conquerour by Sea. Celric a King of the West-Saxons from the AS Ceol a Ship and ric rich q.d. Powerful by Sea. Ceolulph a King of Northumberland from the AS Ceol a Ship and Ulph help Cerdic the first King of the Vice-Saxons from the AS Cerre bent or crooked and Dic Dice a Ditch St. Chad Bishop of Litchfield perhaps from the AS Ceod a Purse or Scrip. Chamavi or as some write it Chanani a People of the Lower Germ. now call'd Frisii Sevenwoudi or as others will have it Campani not unlikely from the Belg. Kampen to sight and the obsolete word Au which as Adr. Jun. saith signifies Land that is to say a People that fight for their Country Champernoun in Dev. Fr. G. de Champ Arnou i. e. of Arnulph's Field Champfleur from the Fr. G. Champ a Field and Fleur a Flower Champion formerly as Camd. saith de Champaigne i. e. of Campania a Province of France Champneis from the Fr. G. Champanois i. e. born in Campania Chardford in Hantshire formerly Cerdeford AS Cerdicsfourd i. e. the Ford of King Cerdic over the River Avon where he discomfited the Britains Charing formerly Cerring Cross Somnerus ingeniously draws it from the AS Cyrran Acyrran Belg. Keeren Teut. Kehren to turn Charoloman Brother to Charlemain from the AS Care stout or Ceorl a Carle or Country Clown and Man. Adr. Jun. draws it from Charitas Charity Chaucer the Homer or Parent of all English Poetry possibly from the Fr. G. Chausseur formerly Chauceur Part. of the Verb Chausser formerly Chaucer to put on ones shoes q. d. a Shoe-maker So Skinner Chaumound in Cornwall from the Fr. G. Chauve bald and Mont a Mount. Chaworth in Nottingham formerly de Cahors Cheardesly in Buckinghamshire AS Cerdicslega from the Fight between Cerdic the Saxon and the Britains in that place for Slege in the AS signifieth a Slaughter Cheausey formerly an Abby but demolished by the Danes perhaps so call'd from the AS Ceosl Gravel and Ige an Isle i. e. an Isle full of Gravel Chegford a Village in Devon. from the AS Caeg Caege a Key and Ford which see Chelred a King of the Mercii from the AS Ceol a Ship and rede counsel redan to give counsel q. d. one that is Skilful in Navigation Chelsey in Middlesex q. d. Shelfsey from Shelves of Sand it is also call'd in old writing Chelche-Hyth not unlikely from the AS Cealc Chalk and Hyð a Port for the term ey AS Ea signifieth Water and also Land lying next the Water Cheney a Sirname formerly de Chesnoye from the Fr. G. Chesnoye a place where Oaks grow this from Chesne an Oak which Mendg again draws from the Lat. Quernus Skin from Quercinus Oaken made of Oak Chensford in Essex q. d. Chelmsford so call'd from the River Chelmer Cheorl or Ceorl a King of the Mercii the same with Charles now Chepstow in Monmouthshire i. e. a Market or place for Chapmen See Cheap Chapman and Stow. It is by the Brit. call'd Castle-went because it was rais'd out of the Ruins of old Went therefore call'd by the Brit. Caerwent Went is either derived of the C. Br. Gwenith Wheat for the great Crops of Wheat it did afford or of Guynn white for the white colour of the Soil in that place Cherebert a King of France i. e. Cyning or King Herebert see Herbert Chertsey in Surrey i. e. Certs Ea Cert's Isle a Village heretofore famous for an Abby there erected Cherusci a People of Hercynium in Germany where the Bishopricks of Munster and Paderborn now are perhaps from the Germ. Kehren to sweep and the Belg. Oost Teut. Ost the East q. d. a People that spoiled the East-Country committing sundry Robberies therein Or from the same Oost and the Belg. Keeren Teut. Kehren to turn because they often put to flight the Inhabitants of those Eastern Countries Adr. Jun. draws it from the Belg. Keer-Vsz to turn out of doors or beat back because under Arminius they drove the Romans out of their Territories Chesill in Dorsetshire a bank of Gravel from the AS Ceosl Sand or Gravel Somner Chester by the Brit. call'd Caer-Legion Caer-Leon-Vaur It was also by the AS call'd Legeaceaster because the twentieth Legion quartered here and West-ceaster West-Chester for its Situation Chester upon the Street in the Bishoprick of Durham q. d. a Castle or Town upon the High way by the Saxons call'd Conceaster Chesthunt in Hartfordshire so called from the abundance of Chestnuts there see Fuller in his History of Waltham Abbey Chevercourt some exp it one head of the Court but they are mistaken for then it should be written Chevecourt or Chefcourt so that I think it not amiss to draw it from the Fr. G. Chevre a shee Goat and Cour a Court. Chichester in Sussex a Bishop's See By the Sax. call'd Cissanceaster by the Brit. Caercei from Cissa King of the South Sax. who built it Chidley in Devonshire from the AS Cid a wrangling and Ley a Dock or Leag Lege a Field or Pasture i. e. Ground about which Controversies arise the right of Possession thereof being disputable Childebert a King of France q. d. Cyning or King Hildebert from the Teut. Held a Nobleman and the AS Beorht illustrious Childerick a King of France q. d. Cyning or King Hilderic or Hulderic from the Belg. Hulde a Vote and Ric rich i. e. one that hath not a man against him one that every body stands up for Chilham in Kent formerly Iulham from Julius Caesar that encamped there in his second Expedition see Ham. in the Com. Names Chilperic a King of France q. d.
famous i. e. an incomparable Swords-man or from the same Dagen and Berichten to instruct i. e. a notable Sword-Player Jun. draws it from the same Dagen a Sword and Bart a Beard Dairell a Sirname in Corn. and Buck. i. e. of Hairell and Hairel in the Fr. G. signifieth an Hair-Cloth perhaps from our word Hair or which is more plausible from the Fr. G. Airelles Black-berries Dallison a Sirname q. d. D' Alencon of Alencon a City in France Damport in Cheshire otherwise call'd Davenport from the River Dan or Daven and the Lat. Porta a Port. Dantzick the greatest Mart-Town in Borussia which as Adr. Jun. says in the Henetian Dialect signifieth a Fort made to keep off the Danes it may perhaps be drawn from the Teut. Danne a Fir-tree and the AS Wic a Fort i. e. Danneswic or Dannenwic q. d. a strong hold among Fir-trees Danubius the most famous River in all Europe from the Teut. Donner Thunder Donnern to Thunder because by its violent running and the dashing of Stones against its hollow Banks it maketh a noise like that of Thunder or from the Teut. Dannen Fir-trees which are planted all along its Banks Darby a famous County-Town by the Saxons Deorby q. d. Derwenthy from the River Derwent In the AS it is termed Norðƿorðig from Weorðig a Farm and Norð Northern Dartford in Kent so call'd q. d. the Ford of the River Darta formerly Darenta Darwent a River Leland draws it from the C. Br. Dwr water and Gwen or Gwin clear neither of which are found in this sence yet Gwynn is found to signifie white D' aubeny Nom. Gent. perhaps from the Fr. G. Aubain an Alien or rather from a Town called by the Fr. G. Aubigny St. Davids in Pembr formerly Menew so call'd from St. David who removed the Archiepiscopal See hither from Vske In the C. Br. Tuy Devi i. e. David's house St. Davids-Land in Pembr in the C. Br. Pebideauc and Cantred Devi i. e. David's Century Daukins q. Davikins i. e. little David Dauney a Sirname Fr. G. Daunaye from Aune an Elder-tree Dauson for Davison i. e. the Son of David Dautry Fr. G. d' Haute Rive of an high Bank. Deal in the County of Kent formerly Dole memorable for the first arrival and fight made here by Caesar from the C. Br. Dole a Dale or Plain lying next the Sea. Debenham in Suff. from the River Deben and Ham which see d ee a River in Ches in the Lat. Deva C. Br. Dyffyr Dwy i. e. the Water Dwy because it riseth out of two heads for Dwy signifieth Two some call it the Black Water others the Sacred Water because the ancient Brit. worshipped Rivers d ee a River in Scotland by Ptolemy called Dea from the C. Br. d ee black perhaps from the blackness of the water thereof d ee a River in Marre in Scotland from the same root Deemouth in Ches q.d. the Mouth of the River Dee Deira in the AS Deora rice the Kingdom of Deira after which name the South part of Northumberland lying between the Rivers Humber and Tweed was formerly call'd Leland draws it from the AS Deor a wild Beast namely from the Forests and Warrens for which this Country is very remarkable Delft a famous City in Holland Adr. Jun. derives it from the Belg. Delven to dig or delve from the great Trench there call'd Delf-haven Dell a Sirname from the word to Delve which See in the Com. Nam Denbigh a County Town in Wales in the C. Br. it is call'd Diffryn Cluyd i. e. the Valley Cluyd so called from a River of that name it may be drawn from the AS Den a Dale and Byan to abide in or Bigan to inhabit Dengy in Essex so call'd from the Danes that besieged it Denis a Sirname in Devons q. d. Dane or Danish or as the eminent Dr. Th. H. has it from the Fr. G. Denis Gr. Dionysius Denis a Christen-name from the Gr. and Lat. Dionysius a Name of Bacchus this from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the Gen. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Jupiter whose Son he was and Nysa a City of India where he rode in Triumph and taught the use of Wine Denmark Adr. Jun. draws it from the Teut. Dannen Fir-trees to wit from the copious store of Fir-wood therein and the termination Mark a Bound or Limit Depeford in Kent i. e. the Deep Ford 5. see Deep and Ford in the Com. Names Deping in Lint according to Ingulphus q d. a deep or hollow Meadow or Ing. See Deep and Ing in their places Derham in Gloc. from the AS Deor Deer and Ham a Lodge see Deer and Ham in their places Dertmore in Devonsh a barren place from the River Dert running thereby and Moor which see Dertmouth in Devonsh a famous Port i e. the Mouth of the River Dert Desiderius the last King of the Longobardi of Italy by the French Writers he is call'd Didier They may for better sounds sake have used this in the place of the Teut. Theodehr which denoteth the Peoples glory or honour from the AS and old Teut. Ãeor the People and the Teut. Ehr honour Deventer or Daventer a Town in the Netherlands Adr. Jun. wrests it from the Article Dee and the Attuarii an ancient People Dever Rill in Wilts a Rivulet which like the Mole in Surr. runneth under ground and about a Mile further breaketh out again and then runneth above ground perhaps from the Belg. Deur AS Durh through because it passeth through the Earth D'evreux a French Sirname q. d. of Evereux a Town in France Dewsborough in Yorkshire from the C. Br. Diw God and borough which see in the Common Names Diego a Spanish Sirname Covarr supposeth that it is a corruption of the Hisp San-Jago or San-Diago i. e. St. James the Tutelar Saint of the Spaniards D. ganwy in Caern from the AS Digel hidden and Wic Wice a Bay or Bank because it runneth calmly between the Banks or from the C. Br. Digoni to satiate and Gwig a Forest because it runneth through Forests Dilston or Dwilston in Northumb by Bede Deviles-burn memorable for the overthrow of Cedwalla a famous Britain perhaps q. d. Devils-bourn because Cedwalla for his barbarous Cruelty was call'd a Devil see Bourn and Devil in their places Dimmock from the AS Dim and our word Oak AS Aac Ac an Oak Dinham a Sirname from our English word Diun noise and Ham a Village Dinsoll Nom. Gent. not unlikely from the AS and Eng. Ãin Thin and Sol. Disart a Castle in Flintsh so call'd because it stands in a Desart or Wilderness or from the C. Br. Disathr a way not frequented because it standeth in a steep place and therefore hard to be come at Ditmars or Dietmars a People of Germ. or rather of Cimbr Cheronesus Adr. Jun. thinketh that they are so call'd q. d. Teutomarsos the Dutch of the Marshes see Dutch and Marsh in the Com. Nam Dobbins and Dobs a Contract and Corrup of
will have it from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a marsh or from the C. Br. Helig a Willow for as Fenny places mostly do it aboundeth with Willow-trees Embden the Metropolis of East-Freezland from the River Ems whereupon it is situate and the AS Den a Cave or Den. Adr. Jun. telleth us that it was the Seat of the ancient Chauci the less Emeric a Christen-Name q. Immeric i. e. ever rich from the Teut. Immer always and Ric rich Emme the Name of Edward the Confessor's Mother according to some a corrup of the Fr. G. Amie beloved or sweet-heart according to others and that indeed more likely from the Teut. Amme as Sang-Amme a Nurse It answers the Gr. Eutrophime Emson Nom. Gent. i. e. the Son of Emme Enchuysen a Port Town in Holland according to Adr. Jun. so call'd quasi Enckelhuysen i. e. of few Houses Engelbert a Christen-Name either from the AS Engel an Angel and Beorht shining or according to Verstegan from the same Engel and Beriht Teut Bericht warned q.d. instructed by an Angel. England not from the AS Enge Belg. Enghe narrow nor from the AS Angel Hangel a Hook an Angling-Rod to wit because they went a Fishing for a livelyhood but from a People call'd Angli Englishmen for in our Primitive Language Englishmen were call'd Engle Enion a Welsh Christen-name There are some that suppose it to be corrupted from the Lat. and Gr. Aeneas I had rather draw it from the C. Br. Vnion uniawn just upright Ent a Sirname from the Teut. Ente a Duck this from the Lat. Anas the same or from the AS Ent a Giant this from Antaeus whom Hercules encountred with or lastly as the learned Th. H. supposeth from the Fr. G. Ente a graff Eoves a certain Shepherd from the AS Eoƿe an Ewe q.d. a Keeper of Ewes In the year 708. Erchenbald or Erchenwald a Bishop of London the Son of Offa King of the Ostro-English by the Scots call'd Archebald according to Camden a bold observer I suppose it may come of the Teut. Erkennen to understand and Bald bold Verstegan supposeth that it ought rather to be written Earconweald as if it were drawn from the Teut. Ehr AS Are Honour the Teut. Kuhn AS Con Coon Belg. Koen magnanimous and the AS Wealdan to rule i. e. a Strenuous maintainer and Avenger of Honour Erchenwin the first King of the East-Saxons from the AS Are or Ere renown Con Valiant and Winnan to acquire i. e. one that by his Valour cometh to Honour Ercombert a King of Kent from the AS Are Aere Honour Con adventurous and Beorht famous q. d. Famous for Valourous undertakings Eric a Danish Christen-name from the AS Are Teut. Ehr Belg. Eere Honour and the AS Ric Teut. Reich Rich some take it to be a Contract of Henric see Henry Erigena i. e. born in Ireland which by the Natives is call'd Erin see Ireland Ermanaricus a King of the Gothi Adr. Jun. taketh it to be so called from Erm or Arm Poor Ric Rich q. d. Rich and Poor in a trice or rather q. d. Hermanric Rich in Souldiers for Herman signifieth a Souldier from the AS Here an Army and Man. Erminfrid from the AS Earme in the Plural Earman Teut. Arm Plur. Armen a Poor man Poor men and the AS Frið Teut. Fried Peace q. d. the refuge of the Poor or their Sanctuary Ermingstreet from the AS Earme a Beggar for such frequent the Highways for a better conveniency of asking Alms or as it were Herman street the Souldiers Street from the AS Here an Army and Man see Man and Street in the Com. Names Ernestus a German Christen-Name from the AS Eornest Teut. Ernst earnest or serious Ervigius a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi perhaps from the Teut. Ehr AS Are Honour and the AS Wic Belg. Wiic a Fort i. e. a Patron of Honour he lived in the year 631. Esham in Warw. formerly Eovesham as the Monks writ it from one Eoves Egwin 's Shepherd that was Bishop of Worcester It was before that called Eathome or Heathfield Eskdale in Scotland the Inhabitants whereof were heretofore call'd Horesti or Horesci in the C. Br. Ar Esk i. e. nigh the River Esk. Essex in the AS East-Seaxa and East-sexscire it being heretofore the Shire or Country of the East-Saxons Eswulph rather Esnewulph a King of Northumb. from the AS Esne a Man and Ulph Help i. e. one that assisteth others manfully Ethelard sometimes found writ Adelard an Arch-Bishop of Canterbury deriv'd from the AS Aeðel Teut. Edel a Noble man and the Belg. Aerd Nature forwardness He lived in the year 799. Ethelbald a man's Christen-Name from the AS Aeðel Noble and Bald Bold Ethelbert a man's Christen-Name either as Camden saith from the AS Aeðel a Noble man and Beorht illustrious or according to Verst from the same Aeðel and Berht furnished with advice see Adelbert Ethelbild from the AS Aeðel noble or gentile and Bilið Teut. Bild a Stature i. e. one of a comely portly Stature Etheldred or rather as Camden will have it Ethelred from the AS Aeðel noble and Rade Rede counsel or if it ought rather to be written Etheldred from the same Aeðel a Nobleman and Dred dread or fear q. d. the terrour of the Nobles Ethelfrid from the AS Aeðel noble and Frið or Frede Peace Ethelgund a Wom. Christen-Name see Alegund Ethelric a King of Northumb. from the AS Aeðel a Nobleman and Ric a Kingdom or Rich man q. d. one that ruleth over the Nobility or one that governeth Prince-like Ethelstan or Athelstan the most invincible Prince of the English Saxons from the AS Aeðel Noble Stan a Stone q. d. the Jewel of the Land or from Aeðelsta Aeðelstan the most noble of all the Superl of Aeðel Ethelward a Man's Christ Na. aliàs Aelward from the AS Aeðel a Nobleman and Ward a Keeper q. d. a shelter for the Nobles Ethelwin from the AS Aeðel a Nobleman and Winnan to acquire i. e. one that hath the Nobles on his side Ethelwold or Edelwald a Bishop of Winch. the Founder of an Abby at Abbingdon from the AS Aeðel a Nobleman and Wealdan to govern i. e. one that had the tutoring of the Nobles Ethelwolph the Second King of the English-Saxons from the AS Aeðel a Nobleman and Ulph aid he being a man that stood by the Nobility Evan a Welsh Christen-Name a Contract and corrup of the Lat. Johannes John as the Hisp Juan Evellmouth in Somers a place which the Tide cometh up to from the River Ivel and Mouth Everard a Christen-Name according to Gesner from our own word Ever and the AS Are honour the word signifying one that is always much honoured or it may be from the AS and Belg. Ober over and the Belg. Aerd nature i. e. one that is too good natured Camden It may not abruptly be drawn from the Teut. Eber AS Eofor a Boar and Ward a Keeper see Bernard Euric a King of the Vice-Gothi from the AS Eafora issue
to speak or consult or from the same Genad and our word Truth or True i. e. submissive and loyal Gensalaricus a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi from the Teut. Gans all and Ric Rich. Gensericus He instituted the Government of the Vandals in Africa It is deriv'd as Gensalaricus above Gerard a Christen-name according to Gesner corrupted from Eberard which see Or as Camden has it from the Teut. Gar all and the Belg. Aerd Nature Or as Kilian saith from the Teut. Geyer a Vulture and Aerd nature i. e. such an one as hath an unsatiable ravenous appetite this from the word Begeren to beg or Beger Avarice German from the Teut. Gar all and Man q.d. All man see Alman Jun. draws it from Geert man an honourable man this from Eere Honour or Eeren to Honour St. Germans in Cornw. i e. the Temple of St. German Bishop of Antisiodora that extirpated the Pelagian Heresy Gernon Nom. Gent. not unlikely from the AS Georn Geâ—rne Studious Industrious It answers the Lat. Sedulius Gr. Philoponus Gertrude a Womans Christen-name from the Teut. Gar all and our words True Truth q. d. faithful one true to her trust See True and Truth in the Com. Names Gerbas a Christ Name from the Teut. Gar all and Vast Fast which see in the Common Names It answers to the Lat. Constantius Gibbcliff in Warw. or rather Guy-Cliff from Guy of Warwick that fam'd Heroe that lived as an Hermit in this place or from Guy Beauchamp Earl of Warwick Gibs and Gibson a Contract and Corruption of Gilbert as also Gibbons q. d. the Son of Gilbert Giffard a Sirname from the AS Gifan to give and the Belg. Aerd nature i. e. one that is naturally given to Liberality Gilbert a Christen-name from the AS Gealeþe Belg. Gheel Teut. Gael yellow or the Teut. Guelden golden and the AS Beorht famous Verstegan surmiseth that it is so call'd q. Gildberiht from the AS Gild a College or Fraternity and the Teut. Berichten to instruct or from the old word Gild Liberal Giles a Christen-name wrested from the Gr. Aegidius and this from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a Goats-Skin also the Shield of Minerva perhaps so called because the Shields of the Ancients were cover'd with Goats-Skins It may be taken from the Lat. Julius and this from Iulus the Sirname of Ascanius from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Down or it may possibly come from the Gr. Gelasius and this from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to laugh Gilimer the last King of the Vandals in Africa Adr. Jun. draws it from the Belg. Guleü safe Conduct Meyer a Mayor or from the AS Geal Gealeþe yellow and Maere remarkable i. e. conspicuous beyond others for his yellow Locks Gill a Sirname from the Fr. G. Guille a Quill or Faucet also a Keel of a Ship. Gillingham a Village in Dors perhaps from the AS Gyllan to make a noise from the parting of some Brook running swiftly thereby Gilpin according to Camden a Contract and corrup of Gilbert Girvii whose Country was in the AS call'd GirÆ¿a-land after this name were formerly call'd the Inhabitants of the Moorish part of the Countries of Norfolk Cambridge and Linc. from the AS Gyr a Fen and Land. Giselbert from the Teut. Geisel an Hostage and the AS Beorht illustrious Gizeric or Giseric a Gothick Christen-name Adr. Jun. surmiseth that it implyeth one Rich in Geese I had rather draw it from the Teut. Geysz a She Goat and Reich Rich. Gladuse a Christen-name possibly a Corruption of the Lat. Claudius Glasnith a Sirname perhaps from the AS Glaesen Glassen and Yða a wave Glastonbury in Somers it was call'd by the C. Br. Inis Witrin also in the AS Glaseney i. e. the Isle of Glass memorable for the Tombs of two Kings Arthur and Edgar and of Joseph of Arimathea and many of the Primitive Saints in England from Glass which see in the Common Names and the AS Byrig a Town Glendal in Northumberland from the River Glen it being a Dale by the same River Glentworth in Lanc. from the AS Glen Glene C. Br. Glynn a Valley and Worð a Court or Hall seated in a Valley Glinn in the Hib. and C. Br. signifieth a Dale encompassed with trees but Glin a Sirname signifieth a Knee saith Davis Glocester a Bishop's Sea in the AS Gleanceaster a fair City not unlike the Gr. Callipolis and in this County are Fairford Fairley c. hence it is in Lat. call'd Glevum or Clevum not from Claudius Caesar as some will have it Godard a Christen-name from the AS God God Good and the Belg. Aerd nature towardness i. e. one endowed with a Compliant and Divine disposition of mind Versteg supposeth it so call'd quasi good heart Godelif or Godlaf Verstegan thinketh it so call'd quasi good Love. It is a Womans Christen-name Godfrey a Sirname from the AS God God Good and the AS Frið Frede Teut. Friede Belg. Vrede Peace the word implying God-like Peace Godmanchester in Hunt. from Gormon or Guthrun a Dane that first of all the Danish Princes embraced the Christian Faith. He here erected a Palace which heretofore was by Anton. call'd Duroliponte by Camden Durosiponte from the C. Br. Dwr water the River Ouze and the Lat. Pons a Bridge Godolphin or Godolcan a Sirname In the Cornwallian Dialect it signifies a white Eagle which the Family of Godolphins wears in its Coat of Arms. Godrich from the AS God God Good and Ric Rich. Godscalk from the AS God and Scalk a Servant Godstow from the AS God Good and StoÆ¿ a place Godwin from the AS God God and Wiâ— a Conquerour or from Winnan to get and God Good i. e. one that is a Conquerour in God or that hath obtain'd vertue Goedel an Abbotess or Prioress of a Covent from the Belg. Goed Good and Deelen Deylen to deal or divide i. e. Liberal and Munificent It answers the Gr. Eleutheria Polydora Goedeland the name of a Country in Holland Adr. Jun. supposeth that it is taken from Goedel the Abbotess above mention'd to whom the Emperour Otho gave this place and so call'd q. Goedels Land. It is now corruptly call'd Goeyland Goff a Sirname from the C. Br. Goff a Farrier Gogh a Sirname from the C. Br. Gogh ruddy see Gouge beneath Gorcom the Name of a City in Holland Adr. Jun. derives it from the word Gorck a Poor man and Home q. d. an Habitation for the Poor but the word Gorck is not to be found in Kilian Gorges from the Lat. Gurges which this Family bears in its Coat of Arms. Gorney a Sirname in Som. from Gurnay a Town in Normandy this perhaps from the Fr. G. Gourneau a Curr Fish Gorst a Sirname Camden expounds it Shrubs I had rather draw it from the AS Georst Gorst Ling Heath Gothi formerly a famous People that subdued the Romans Adr. Jun. draws it from the Germ. Got thienen or Dienen from Got God and Thienen to serve for Odinus that
erected them into a Colony instructed them in the things of God. Gouda a famous City in Holland upon the River Isel Adr. Jun. draws it from the Goth. or Cimbr Gow the Fence about a Trench also the Chanel of a Conduit Gouge and Gogh a Sirname either from the Fr. G. Gouge an Hunting-Staff or from the Germ. Gow which Spelman translateth Pagus a Village See Gogh above Gower in Glam in the C. Br. Guhir a Country Graham Dike in Scotland the Wall or Fortress of the Emperours Antoninus Pius and Severus either from Graham a Scot that first broke through it or from a neighbouring Mountain call'd Grampius Grampius a Mountain in Scotland now call'd Grantshame which in the Scot. Hib. Dialect signifieth an uneven or crook-back'd Mountain Graves or Grave a Sirname so call'd from Grave or Grove which see in the Com. Names Gravesend a Port in Kent i. e. the end or limit of the County See Grave and end in the Com. Names Greenvile a Sirname from the Eng. Green and the Fr. G. Ville a Town or Village or perhaps it was formerly written Granvile and so deriv'd from the Fr. G. Grande Ville a Grand or great Town Greenwich in Kent from Green and Wich a Port or Haven which see in the Com. Names Grig a Sirname from the C. Br. Krig Hoarse or as the learned Th. H. tells us 't is a Contract of Gregory Grim a Sirname from the C. Br. Grim strong or from our Grim i. e. one that hath a grim stern look Grimbald the Christen-name of that St. who with St. Noo◠in the time of King Aelfred the Founder of the University of Oxford professed Divinity there It is thought to be the same with Grimoaldus derived either from the AS Grim Gram Grim or the Teut. Grimm Anger and the AS Wealdan to rule q. d. a Suppressor of wrath or bridler of Passion Or on the contrary from the same Grimm anger Gram angry and Bald soon or from the same Grim Gram angry and the AS Bald bold i. e. one that in his anger feareth nothing Grimoaldus a King of the Longobardi of Italy See Grimbald Grimsby in Linc. noted for the birth of D. Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury perhaps so call'd from one Grimus that built it Grishild now Grissel a Christ Name of a Woman perhaps from the Fr. G. Gris gray and the Teut. Helde Heldinne a Noble-woman a Lady Groenland Dan. Gronland a Country lying very far Northward from the Belg. Groen Dan. Gron Green so call'd q. Green-Land and yet it is longer white with Snow than green with Grass Grovenour Grubenor or Grosvenour a Sirname in Cheshire from the Fr. G. le Grosveneur a great Hunter Grouthead Robert Grouthead that most learned Bishop of Lincoln i. e. Fr. G. le Grosse teste one that had a great Head. In the year 1245. Gruffin a Christen-name either as Camden surmiseth from the Lat. Rufinus Or which is as likely the same with Gryffith which in the C. Br. signifieth Credulous or strong Faith'd Guelpho a General in Saxony I suppose either from Vlph and then it implies Help or an Helper or from Wolf and then it answers the Lat. Lupus and Gr. Lycias Guildford in Surrey q. d. Golden Ford from the AS Gild a College or Fraternity and Ford which see Gundebertus a King of the Longobardi of Italy from the old Teut. Gunde now Gunst favour and the AS Beorht famous Gunderic a Christen-Name from the old Teut. Gunde now Gunst good will and the AS Ric rich q. d. one that hath the good will of many Guniberga the Wife of Arioald King of the Longobardi of Italy deriv'd from the Teut. Gunde now Gunst favour and Bergen to hide that is to say one that smothereth or concealeth her love Gundobaldus or Gundebaldus from the old Teut. Gunde now Gunst and Wald abundance this from the AS Wealdan to govern or from the Teut Gunnen to favour and Bald soon q. d. prone to favour Gundomar a King of the Burgundians from the old Teut. Gunde now Gunst favour and Mehren to amplifie q.d. one that daily getteth more and more into mens favour Gunhild an English-Saxon the Apostle of Norway perhaps from the AS Con Conn Teut. Kuhn Belg. Koen valiant and the Teut. Held a Nobleman He liv'd in the year 1024. Guntaric the last King of the Vandals of Africa not unlikely from the Teut. Gunst formerly Gunde favour and Reich formerly Ric Rich that is to say one that is kind to others or that is beloved of others Guntram a King of the Burgundians Kilian writes it Gutram from the Teut. Gut good and the old word Ram now Ruhm a rumour or fame It might likewise be taken from the Teut. Gunst favour and the same Ram for Ruhm Gusman a Spanish Sirname well known to us by that Embassadour of the Spanish King sent to King James the First 'T is as much as to say in the Goth. and Eng. Goodman St. Guthlac an English-Saxon Monk in the honour of whom Aethelbald king of the Mercit built the most stately Abbey of Crowland in Lincolnshire derived from the AS Guð War and Laac praise q.d. one praised for his warlike Exploits or Lac a Victim i. e. He that is Sacrificed or Slain in the Wars Guthred a King of Kent from the AS Guð war and Rede counsel or Redan to give advice that is to say a great Politician or Counsellour Guthremion a Castle in Radnorsh by Nennius Guarthenio which was by King Vortimer given a German Saint in compensation of the ill treatment which he met with from King Vortigern whom he had friendly and justly reproved 'T is drawn from the C. Br Guarsh a reproach and Enjaw Just Guy a Christen-Name from Guide Hisp Guia a Leader or from the Fr. G. Guidon a Banner or Ensign Gwischard a Christ Name see Wischard in its place H. HAcomb a Village in Devonshire perhaps from Hay and the AS Comb Comp a Dale encompass'd with Hills so call'd from the great crops of Hay which the Place affords Hadington in Scot. in the Lat. Hadina by adding the AS Term. tun a Town Haga in Surrey perhaps from the AS Hagan Rasberries or rather Haws see Haw in the Com. Names Hague the most famous Village in all the World being the Seat of the States of Holland from the AS Hegge Haeg Belg. Haege an Hedge perhaps from some great Fence made about the Prince's Palace Hagworthingham in Lincolnshire from the AS Haeg an Hedge Worðig a Street and Ham an Home or Habitation see Hedge in the Com. Names Hains Camden draws it from the old Christen-Name Ainulph or Arnulph this from the AS Ana alone and Ulph help i. e. one that needs not the assistance of others Halard a Christen-Name probably from the AS Hal whole and the Belg. Aerd nature q. d. one that is of an healthy temperament and constitution of Body It answers to the Gr. Hyginus Halberstad a famous Bishop's See in Germany perhaps from the
River in Cornw. perhaps from the C. Br. Llenwi to fill up Latimer a Sirname from the Fr. G. Latinier a Latiner i. e. He that can translate any Tongue into Latin for in the time of the Romans Interpreters were wont to turn every strange Tongue into Latin that Language being known to all in a manner as Menagius relateth it Launston in Cornw. a Contract of Lanstaphodon which in their Dialect signifieth as much as St. Stephen's Church Law a Scotish Sirname which among them signifieth an Hill. Lawson a Sirname q. d. Lawrenceson i. e. the Son of Lawrence Lazzi among the ancient German Saxons it signified Libertines or such as were made free said Nithard in his Hist Francorum drawn from the Teut. Freylassen or Freygelassen made free See Adhling Lea a River in Hertf. formerly Lygean i. e. Lyg-ea or the River Lyg Lechlade formerly a Town in Gloc. in which there was a famous Latin School which with Crekelade i. e. a Greek School King Aelfred removed to Oxford when he built that University Somnerus supposeth that this Town was call'd in the AS Leuegelade or Leuelade and he derives it from the AS Leccian to water and Ladian to Purge see Crekelade or Creccelade Ledbury in Heref. from the River Ledden and Bury which see in the Common Names Lee Ley or Leigh a Sirname either from the C. Br. le a place or from the AS Ley Leag Lege Land unplow'd for some years Lee or Ley as it is call'd in the North of England Leeds in Yorkshire in the AS Loydis heretofore the Kings of Northumberland's Palace not unlikely from the AS Leode Teut. Leut People all from the Greek 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 q. d. a populous City Leerdam a City in Holland perhaps from the AS Laer Gelaer empty Teut. Lar Lehr the same and our English word Dam. Leland a Sirname made famous by our famous Antiquarian of that Name from the AS Leag a Pasture and Land. Le Herbert in Merionethshire i. e. Herbert's Way from Herbert an Earl of Pembr that with much ado made his way over the Mountains there Leicester the County Town Matth. Par. writes it Legecester this Camden surmiseth to be the same with Nennius's Caer Lerion It may be derived perhaps from the AS Leagceaster which again is derived from the AS Leag which signifies Ground laid fallow and ceaster a Town or Castle it being built hard by a Common Lemster in Heref. heretofore called Leon Minster from a Lion as some relate which appear'd to a Monk in a Dream or from Line which yieldeth great increase in this place Lemster a Province in Ireland in the C. Br. Lein by the Natives call'd Leighnigh Ptolemy saith that it was the Country of the Brigantes Menapii Cauchi and Blanii perhaps from the C. Br. Llam a leap or jump or Llammu to leap because it is full of Hills and uneven Places Leneham a Village in Kent from the old word Durolenum in Anton. i. e. the water of the River Len by adding the Termination Ham signifying a Village Lennox a Province in Scotland from the River Levin which by Ptolem. is call'd Lelalonius Leodegar a Christen-Name q. d. Leodgard i. e. the the Peoples Gard from the AS Leod People Gard which see in the Common Names see also Luitgard beneath Leofhold Versteg draws it from the AS Leof Love and Hold faithful Leofric an Eng. Sax. Commander of the Mercii who compass'd the City of Coventry about with that strong Wall that was pull'd down some years since from the AS Leof love and Ric a Kingdom also rich q. d. beloved of all or rich in love Leofstan a Christen-Name Camden saith that it is the Superlat of Leof dear In the AS Leofsta i. e. most dear Or from the same Leof dear and Stan a Stone q.d. a Precious Stone or Jewel Leofwin a Christen-Name from the AS Leof Love and Win a Victour or Winnan to obtain q. d. one that obtains the love of every one Leonard a Christen-Name from the AS Leon a Lion and Aerd nature that is to say one that hath a stout courage like a Lion. Leonegildus the Christ Name of a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi from the AS Leon or Teut. Lowe in the Plural Lowen a Lion and the AS Gildan to shew i. e. he that makes a show of Lions for the People to see it or rather from the AS Lean Teut. Lohn Dan. and Goth. Lon a reward and Gilfan to give i e. such an one as payeth his Souldiers according to their deserts Leopold or Leodpold either as Camden hath it from the AS Leod People and Vphold or as Verstegan from the AS Leod Dear also Love and Hold that is He that maintaineth Friendship and Concord It answers the Gr. Demosthenes Leskerd a River in Cornwall perhaps from the C. Br. Llefg low or gentle and Cerdd Musick namely from the gentle Humming noise it maketh in its course L' Estrange a Sirname from the Fr. G. L' Estrange an Alien a Foreigner Lettice the Christ Name of a Woman from the Lat. Laetitia Joy It answers to the Gr. Euphrosyne Leveney a River in Breckn nigh to which was formerly a Town which Ptolem. calls Loventium by adding thereto the AS Term. Ey for Ea water perhaps from the C. Br. Llewa to Eat because by overflowing its Banks it carrieth away some of the surface of the Neighbouring Fields Leverton a Village in Linc. q. d. Leofrie's Town from Leofric an English-Saxon the Founder of it Leveson a Sirname q.d. Leweson i. e. the Son of Lewis which see Levigilous King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi from the old Belg. Leuwe a Lyon and Gild a Fellow according to Junius Levin formerly a Christ name but now a Sirname a contract of Leofwin which see above Leviston a Sirname a Corruption of the Christ Name Leofstan which see above or from Levins or Leofwins by adding Ston Lewes a Port in Suss from the AS Laesƿe a Pasture it being surrounded on each side with good Pasture Lands Lewis a Christ Name immediately from the Fr. G. Louis or the It. Luigi among the Venetians 't is call'd Aluise all from the Teut. Ludwig the same and this from the AS Leod Teut. Leute People and Wic a Castle or Fort i. e. the Safeguard or Support of the People Lewlin a Christ Name frequent among the Welsh q.d. like a Lion. It answers the Gr. Leon and Leontius Ley a River in Essex in the AS Lygean perhaps from the AS Licgean to Lie because it runneth so softly that one would think it stood still Leyden a famous City in Holland perhaps from the old AS and C. Br. Lug or the AS Lich a Lake Dune an Hill q. d. an Hill environ'd with a Lake or Lough which see and also Downes in the Common Names Adr. Jun. draws it from the Belg. Luyck a Cloyster and Dun an Hill or from Lege Dunen from the lowness of the Hills Leyton in Essex in the C.
the Teut. Waren Wehren to protect see Ward in the Common Names Mapletoft a Sirname from the AS Mapul a Maple and toft a tuft or top Maraboduns in the time of the Emperours Tiberius and Caligula King of the Suevi-Marcomanni in Germany from the AS Maere Mare a Mare and the Teut. Bott Belg. Bode a Messenger Marcomanni a People of Germany a Tribe of the Suevi that heretofore took into Possession part of Bohemia and Moravia and in the time of the Emperour Marcus greatly invaded the Roman Empire q. d. Markman i. e. Men of the Marches from the AS Mearc Belg. Marck Teut. Merck a Mark or Limit and Man a man. Marcomirus King of the Franks of Sicambria from the Belg. Marck a Mark and Meyer a Major according to Jun. and so it implieth the same that our word Marquess which see in the Common Names Margerie some suppose that it is the same with Margaret and if so it may be drawn from the Lat. Margarita a Pearl others derive it from Marjoria or Marjorana the Herb Marjoram which see in the Com. Names Marlborough in the County of Wilts from our word Marl i. e. fat soil and Borough or rather from the AS Mâ—rl Chalk for it standeth upon a chalky clammy Soil or as some will have it from that fabulous Prophet Merlin Marlow in the County of Bucks from Marl Chalk and Lea Ground which see in the Common Names or Ea water Marmaduc a feigned Christ Name as Camden saith from the AS Mare Maehtig or the Teut. Mehu Machtig i. e. more mighty and Dux a Captain or our word Duke Marn a County in Scotland perhaps from the AS Mara Marches or Bounds Charles Martel that invincible French Captain from the Fr. G. Marteau formerly Martel a Hammer or the It. Martello the same and this from the Lat. Marculus a little Mallet which derivation of his Name he vindicated by his hammering the Saracens at that time making War with the French. Maseras a King of the Spanish Suevi from the Teut. Mause a scarr and Treschen to beat so called from the Scars he had in his Body Mathasuenta Wife to Vitigis King of the Ostro-Gothi of Italy perhaps from the Teut. Matt slender and the obsolete word Swenth a Wench according to Jun. See Wench in the Common Names Matison and Madison a Sirname i. e. the Son of Matthew or as the famous Th. H. rather fansies the Son of Matilda or Mathildis Mattiaci an ancient People of the Netherlands formerly the Inhabitants of the Country now call'd Zealand Adr. Junius draws it from Mat or as they now write it Maet a Mate which was a familiar Appellation whereby they signify'd their good will one to another Maud the Christen-Name of a Woman the same that Mathildis which is drawn from the Belg. Maecht a Maid and Helde or Hilde a Lady that is to say a Maid of Honour a Princess Maugre a Christen-Name see Maugre in the Common Names Manley a Sirname not unlikely from the Fr. G. Mal bad and Lieu a place i. e. born in a bad Clime or barren part of a Country St. Mawes in the County of Cornwall i. e. the Church of St. Mawe an Irish Bishop The Maze a famous River of France the Netherlands and Germany see Mosa beneath Mean-Borough also East West-Mean in Hantsh from the Meanvari a People mention'd in Beda which possibly may be drawn from the C. Br. Menn a Wagon Cart or Coach and Gwar a Neck Meares a Sirname either from the AS Mere a Marsh or Mara Marches or Limits Meath a County in Ireland by the Inhabitants call'd Miith by Girald in Lat. Media because it is probably in the Middle of Ireland Meckleborough in the Teut. Mechel burg i. e. the Megalopolis or great City of Germany so call'd from the largeness thereof from Mickle i. e. much and Borough which see in the Com. Names Medemenham not unlikely from the AS Medeme mean in another sence worthy and Ham a Village Medeshamsted the old Name of a Bishop's See now call'd Peterborough from the AS Maede Med a Mead Ham a Village and Steda Stede a place to wit from the Meads laying on each side thereof Medley now Midgley in Yorkshire in the AS Medely because it lyeth in the mid'st as it were between two Rivers Hence the Ancient Family of the Midgleys took its Name Medway in the County of Kent perhaps from the Pastures and Meadows it runneth close by see Mead and Way in the Com. Names Somner supposeth it so call'd because it runs through the middle of Kent see Middle in the Com. Names Melton Mowbray in the County of Leicester from the Mowbrays formerly Landlords thereof and Melton which comes either from the AS Meldian to betray or from the Eng. to Melt i. e. from melting Metals for which Art perhaps it was heretofore accounted famous or from the AS Mele a Cup because the place was perhaps famed for the Profession of Cup-making Or as Dr. Th. H. supposeth from Mell which in Kent is yet used for a Mill so that Melton may be so call'd q. Mill-Town Mentz by Tacit. and Ammian call'd Magantiacum by Eutrop. Moguntia 'T is a famous City of Germany an Arch-Bishop's See who is generally Elector of the German Empire In the time of Aurelian the Emperor it begun to be for shortness call'd Montiacum and after that Mentz which name it still retains Mephistophiles an Hellish Imp. Dr. Faustus's Page q.d. Mephitophilus says Dr. Skinner a lover of a rawmish or sulphureous smell Meraud a Christen-Name of Woman frequent in Cornwall from the Fr. Esmeraude by them call'd Meraud with us Emerauld which see in the Com. Names Mercia the greatest Kingdom of the Heptarchy call'd in the AS Mearclond from Mearc a Mark or Limit because it was bounded on every side to keep it safe from the inroads of any of the other Six Kingdoms of the English Heptarchy Meredith a Sirname from the C. Br. Merweyridd the roaring of the Sea says Skinner Merionethshire in the C. Br. Sire Verioneth in the Lat. Mervinia a County in Wales Merkin a dangerous Port in Cornwall i. e. Jove's Market so called from the many Storms arising therein Merlin he whom the Welsh cry up so much for the gift of Prophecy from the Teut. Maehr Maehre a Fable whence Mahr Lein a little Fable these from the AS Maere famous This Etymology seems apt enough if ever there was such a man which I am not so apt to believe by reason of the many fabulous Stories which are blown about concerning him Mernerfridus a Prince of the Turingi Junius thus expounds it Meerner des frides i. e. the Author of Peace Merouee the Third King of the Franks Adr. Jun. draws it from Meroua a River in Holland where he assigns to the ancient French their first Seat and beginning I might also draw it from the Germ. Meyer a Mayor and Weg a Way Merric a Christ Name among the Welsh Camden supposeth that
it is a corruption of the Lat. Mauritius with us Maurice Mersh Ware in the County of Kent i. e. in the AS Inhabitants of the Marshes for so were the Inhabitants of the place call'd Rumney Marsh formerly named from Mersc a Marsh and Waer a Man in the Plural Wara Men. Merton in Surrey from the AS Mere a Marsh and Dune a Bank or tun a Town Merwald a Christen-Name not unlikely from the AS Mere famous and Wealdan to rule and so by interpretation it may signifie an illustrious Prince or Ruler Merwin a Christen-Name from the AS Mere glorious and Win a Conqueror or Winnan to conquer Mesnill or Menill a Sirname from the old Fr. Norm Mesnil an House and this from the Lat. Mansio a Mansion or place of abode Metaris heretofore in the C. Br. Maltraith a place where the Waters Ebb and Flow upon the Coast of Norfolk and not far from Lincolnshire now call'd the Washes perhaps from the C. Br. Mall corrupt i. e. muddy and Traide a Passage or Ford this from Treiddio to Ferry over Mews a Sirname possibly from the Episcopal seat in France call'd Meaux Michelgrove in Suss i. e. the great Grove See Mickle and Grove in the Com. Names Micklethwaight a Sirname from our word Mickle or the AS Micl much and ÃÆ¿eaht washed a Participle of the Verb ÃÆ¿ean to wash Camden draws it from the said Micl or Micel great and HÆ¿oit which he says signifies a Pasture See Thwaight in the Com. Names Middleborough in the Belg. Middelburg a famous City in Zealand so call'd because it stands in the middle of Walachia Middleton i. e. the Middle-Town in Dorsetshire formerly famous for an Abby erected there by King Ethelstan for Expiation of the Murder of Edwin his Brother Milburg or Milborough the Christen-Name of a Woman Verstegan draws it from the AS and Eng. Mild and Burg a Town q.d. kind to her Towns-folk or it may be derived from the same Mild Borge or Borh a Bondsman in a secondary sence Mildred the Christen-Name of a Woman from the AS Milde mild and the Teut. Reden to speak or from the same Milde and the AS Rade Counsel i. e. mild in Counsel Miles a Christen-Name from the Lat. Milo or from Milium millet as Fabius from faba a Bean c. Millet the Diminutive of the Christen-Name Miles says Cambden Some also draw it from the Fr. Millet as Cicero à Cicere i. e. a Pease Milton in the County of Kent by some a Contract of Middleton Others draw it from the Lat. Mola a Mill q. Mill-Town see Mill in the Common Names Minours a Sirname possibly from the Fr. Mineur a Miner a Digger in a Mine Modbery a Village in Devonshire either from the AS Mod Mode Valour and Bury a Town or q. d. Mudbury i. e. Muddybury See Mud in the Com. Names Moigne a Sirname It alludes to the Fr. G. Moine a Monk. Mole a River in Surrey so call'd because like a Mole or Want it forceth its passage under Ground and thereby mixes its Water with the River of Thames Molesey in the County of Surrey from the River Mole and the AS ea water or waterish Ground q.d. Mole 's Water Molines a Sirname formerly de Molines derived from the Fr. Moulin or the It. Molino a Mill. Molineux a Sirname i e. Molitor a Miller derived as Molines before Monmouthshire formerly called Wentset and Wensland from the AS Went Setas i. e. the Inhabitants of the Country called Went which is a Corrupruption of Venta the name of the chief Town in the County and which was by the Britains call'd Caer Guent Leland draws 'em both from the C. Br. Gwynn white which he might do perhaps from the colour of the Soil It now takes its Name from Monmouth the County Town memorable for the Birth of that invincible Prince Henry the Fifth which in the C. Br. is call'd Mongwy from the Rivers Munow and Wy at the meeting of which it is seated And therefore call'd Monmouth q. Munow's mouth Montchensey a Sirname from the Fr. Mont Chesneux i. e. a Mount beset or Planted with Oaks says Skinner Montfichet a Sirname so called à Monte fixo from a Mount that stands firmly unmoveable or from the Fr. Mont a Mount and Fichet a Graff Montfort a Sirname q.d. Fr. G. de Mont fort i. e. of a fortified Mount. There is also a Town in Holland of the same Name Montgomery from Roger de Montgomery E. of Shrewsb that subdued the Country and built the Castle Born in France and took his Name from Montgomery in that Kingdom So call'd q. Mons Gomeris the Mount of Gomer Monthermer a Sirname By interpretat Hermer's Mount or Mount of Hermer Or Mons Eremitae q. Hermits-Hill or Mount. Montjoy a Sirname q. d. Mons Jovis or Jove's Mount. Skinner draws it from the Fr. Mont a Mount and Joye Joy. See Ioy in the Common Names Montperson a Sirname possibly a Contraction for Mont Peterson q. d. the Mount of Peter 's Son. Montross in Scotland i. e. the Mount of Roses Some draw it from the Fr. G. Mont-Rosse the Horses Mount others from Mount and Ros by the Britains taken for Heath Montsorrel in Leicestershire from the Fr. Mont a Mount and the River Sora that runs near it Moorgate one of the Gates of the City of London so call'd from a Marsh or Moor that formerly was hard by it but now dried up and Gate Moravia in the Teut. Mahren and by Contraction Marn It was heretofore the Seat of the Quadi and the Marcomanni from which last I suppose it had this Name Or it may be drawn from the AS Maere famous for that the Marcomanni were renown'd above any other the Inhabitants under the Empire of Germany for warlike Exploits witness their Conquest over the Roman Empire in the time of the Emperor Marcus and their wasting even Italy it self with Fire and Sword almost to the very Gates of Rome Morgan a Christen-Name from the C. Br. Mor the Sea and Gan born i. e. born by the Sea side It was formerly and not without some colour taken to be the same with the Gr. Pelagius Morice a Christen-Name in Lat. Mauritius this from the Lat. Maurus a Moor and this again from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dark obscure Mortimer a Sirname from the Fr. Mort dead and Mer the Sea. Mortlack a Village in Surrey upon the side of the Thames either q. d. Lat. Mortuus Lacus a dead Lake or from the AS Morð Death and Lac a Victim Mosa the Belg. de Mase and Maes the Teut. d'et Maasz and in the Fr. Meuse 't is a famous River running through Germany and the Netherlands Perhaps originally from the Belg. Maes as Maes-hout a Maple-tree from the great plenty thereof growing upon the Banks of it Mougrave Castle in Yorkshire possibly from the Fr. Moult Grace i. e. much Grace Montague a Sirname q. d. Fr. de Mont Aigu i. e. of the
from the Teut. Raum Room or Space and Wald a Wood. Rosamund a Christen-Name from Rosa a Rose and the Teut. Mund a Mouth from her rosie-colour'd Lips. Rosland a small Province in Cornwall from the C. Br. Ros Heath and Land which see in the Common Names Ross a Foreland in Scotland the Seat of the ancient Cantae perhaps from the C. Br. Ros Heath or Ling. Rotharis a King of the Longobardi of Italy Kilian draws it from the Teut. Retter a Deliverer this from the Verb Retten to deliver Rotherfield in Sussex formerly Rotheram from the River Rither or Rother and Field which see from hence also Rotherbridge Rotterdam a chief City of Trade in Holland Adr. Jun. interpreteth it the Dam or Wear of Rota or Roter a small River that runs hard by it disembogueth it self into the River Mosa see Dam in the Com. Names De Rougemont a Sirname from the Fr. Rouge Red and Mont a Mount. Rous a Sirname from the Fr. Roux red-hair'd Routon Castle in Shropshire Anton. calls it Rutanium whence Routon Row a Sirname our North-Country-men pronounce it Raw from the Fr. Rue a Street or Lane. Roward a Christen-Name from the Belg. Rouw-Waerd a Title of great Dignity in Brabant with Power not much less than that of a Dictatour of the Romans It may be compared to our Constable or Master of the Horse from the Belg. Rouw Quietness and Waerden to Ward or keep q. d. a Defender of Publick Concord Rowen Daughter to Hengist the English-Saxon Wife to Vortigern King of the Britons not unlikely from the Teut. Ruh or Belg. Rouw Peace and the AS Winnan to acquire Roxburg or Roxborough in Scotland heretofore call'd Marchidun i. e. the Hill of the Marches which see as also Mark and Downes in the Com. Names It is now call'd Roxborough possibly from some Rocks or Crags adjoining Rugii a warlike People of Germany upon the Balthick Sea Adr. Jun. draws it from the Belg. Ruge rough hairy probably from the natural roughness of their Bodies or because they were cloathed with the shaggy Skins of of Wild-Beasts See Rough in the Com. Names Rumney or Romeney in Kent formerly Romenal perhaps from the Romans that first Landed on that Shore It is also the proper Name of a Man. Rumsey in Hantshire in the AS Rumseg memorable for a Nunnery of veiled Nuns erected by King Edgar perhaps from the AS Rum Broad or Large and Saeeg Sedge Russel a Sirname from the Fr. Roux Red and the dim Term. el that is to say somewhat Red for the old Fr. word Russel signified formerly the same that Rosseau doth now Ruthin in Denb in the Lat. call'd Ruthunia in the C. Br. Ruthun perhaps from the C. Br. Rhwth spacious Broad Ruthlan in Flintshire from the red Rock or Bank of the River Cluyd and Llan a Temple i. e. a Red Church Rutlandshire in the AS Roteland from the Germ. Rud or Rote red or ruddy that being the colour of the Soil and our words Land and Shire which see in the Common Names S. SAcy Forest in Northamptonshire q. d. Salsey from the Lat. Salicetum a place where Willows grow Saffron Walden in Essex from the great store of Saffron and Walden which comes from the AS Wall a Trench or Wall and Den a Dale Salisbury alià s Sarisbury in Wiltshire a Bishop's See from the Lat. Sarisberia in the AS Searisbyrig or Searoburg q. d. Dry Town for the old Town stood upon an Hill where no Water was but it is now situate in a Vailey and a little Brook runs through the Streets thereof See to Sear and Borough in the Com. Names Saltmersh a Sirname by the change of one letter from Salt and Marsh Samond a Sirname from St. Amand. Sampier a Sirname from the Fr. de Saint Pierre i. e. of St. Peter Sampoll a Sirname from the Fr. de Saint Paul i. e. of St. Paul. Sandon in Kent i. e. Sandy Town from Sand and Town which see in the Com. Names Sandwich in Kent from Sand and Wich which see in the Com. Names Sassem a Village in Holland Adr. Jun. supposeth that it is called so quasi Sachsen Hiem the Saxons Home for its certain that the Saxons once subdued a great part of the Low-Countries Saucheverell a Sirname from the Fr. Saute a Forest and Chevrelle a young She-Goat Saxon in the AS we find Seaxna Ãeod the People of Saxony and Eald Seax an old Saxon from the AS Seax the Goth. Cimbr Saks or the Fr. Th. Sahs a Poniard which the Ancient Saxons always wore in stead of Swords Mer. Cas draws the AS Seax from the Gr. and Pers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a kind of short Sword. These ancient Saxons were formerly divided into a threefold People namely into the Ostphali Westphali and Angarii Scales a Sirname see Scale in the Com. Names It is the same with the It. de la Scála and Fr. de l' Eschelle made famous by the Princes of Verona and two most learned Monarchs the Father and Son of that Name Scandia by the Inhabitants called Schoenland from the Teut. Schoen Schon fair which may come from Scheinen to shine q.d. a fair Land or pleasant Country Scarborough a Port in Yorkshire from the AS Scear a Scar and Burg a Town saith Camden Skinner draws it from the AS Scearp Sharp and the same Burg i. e. a Town or Fort by a sharp or picked Rock the same as Scharpenberg in Brabant and the Fr. Montaigue Scardale in Devonsh a Valley encompassed with Rocks from the AS Scear a Scar or Cape or from Scearres Scars or Rocks and Dale Scarr a Sirname from the other Scarr which see in the Com. Names and Scarborough above Schiedam a Town in Holland Adr. Jun. calls it the Dam or Wear of the River Schie see Dam in the Com. Names Schoon-haven a City in Holland from the Belg. Schoon or Teut. Schon fair and Have a Sheep Coat Hoeve a Farm or our Eng. Haven Scots Inhabitants of Scotland also the Name of the People call'd Scythae Adr. Jun. draws it from our word to Shoot q. d. Archers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see Shoot in the Common Names and Scythae following Scythae or Scythians Adr. Jun. and Voss suppose that they formerly used the German Tongue and that they derived their Name from the Teut. Schieten to shoot or cast Darts q. d. die Schieters the Shooters by way of excellency See Shoot in the Common Names Seater a God of the Germans Verstegan distinguisheth it from Saturn though without ground Consult Verstegan and see Saturday in the Com. Names Seaton in Devonshire that is to say Sea town and by our Ancestors call'd Moridunum from the C. Br. Mâ—r the Sea and Dun a Town Sebald or Sewald from the AS Sae the Sea and Wealdan to rule Sebart King of the East-Saxons who was the first of that People that embraced Christianity Verstegan taketh it to be a Contract of Sigebert It may be drawn from the AS Sae the Sea
Valley by the River Tine Tine in Lat. Tina a River in Northumb. from Tin which in the C. Br. signifieth narrow If it may not come from our word Tiny or little see Tiny in the Com. Names Tinmouth in Northumberland i. e. the Mouth of the River Tine Tipkins a Sirname from Tib for Tibald or Theobald and Kin which diminisheth q. d. Little Theobald see Theobald above Tir-Conell in Ireland q. d. Terra Cornelii i. e. the Land of Cornelius Tiroen a Country in Ireland the ancient Irish call'd it Tir-Eogain i. e. terra Eugenij or the Land of Eugenius Tirrell a Sirname in French de la Tourelle i. e. of a Turret or as the Learned Th. H. telleth us from the Fr. Tiret to shoot the first of this Name having been Archer to William the Second when he went a Hunting Tivi a River in Cardig in the C. Br. Dwr Tivi the Water of Tivi Tolestale in Dublin in Ireland i. e. the Toll-takers or Publicans Stall see Toll and Stall in the Common Names Tong Castle or rather Thong Castle in Kent so called because Vortigern King of the Britains gave Hengist the Saxon so much Land here as he could compass about with an Oxe's Hide cut into as small Thongs as he could Tooly a Sirname if Camden's authority may be rely'd on it was formerly a Christen-Name and a Corruption of St. Olave Torbay a Bay in Devonshire from the AS Tor a Tower and Bay which see in the Common Names Torcester in Northamp from the AS Tor a Tower and ceaster a Castle though Marian calls it Tovecester as if it should come of the AS ToÆ¿e Tow or Flax and ceaster a Town Torkesey in Linc. in the AS Turcesige for Trogesige saith Somner from troge a Cock-boat and Ige an Island Torold formerly a Christen-Name according to Camden but now a Sirname derived from the AS Tor a Tower and Old q. d. Old Castle Tory a River in Caern Ptolemy calls it Tobius Totnes or Totenais in Devonshire from the Fr. Totene the fish called a Polypus which is often caught there Traith-Taff in Glam Ptolemy calls it Ratostabius from the C. Br. Traith the Tide and the River Taff. Tre-Baldwin or Trefaldwin in Montgom that is the Town of one Baldwin Bollers the Land-Lord thereof from the C. Br. Tre a Town and Baldwin Treboeth in Yorkshire i. e. in the C. Br. The Burnt Town Tregenie in Cornwall from the C. Br. Tre a Town and Geneu a Port. Gate or Entrance so call'd from its being situate near Falmouth Tregian a Sirname perhaps from the C. Br. Tre a Town and Giant q. d. the Giants Town Trâ—kingham in Linc. from 3 Danish Kings there slain in Battle Trent a noted River Somner takes it to be a Contract or Corruption of the C. Br. Dar-went Dar-went or Darent see Darwent Tribocâ—i an ancient People of one of the Provinces of Germany now call'd Alsatia Some do suppose that they had this name from their love to Luxury q.d. Trey bauchen i. e. having three Bellies from the Teut. Trey or Dâ—ty three and Bauch a â—â—l y i. e. big Belly'd people Glareanus to wipe off the disgrace cast upon his Country by such a derivation draws it from Trey three and Buchen Beech-trees Trino-bantes an ancient British-People that resided in Middlesex and Essex not from Troja nova as say Chronologers for we have nothing to do with the Trojans but as Camden surmiseth from the C. Br. Tre-nant that is to say a Town in a Valley for this Country is lower and lower as it draws nearer to the Thames in the fashion of a Valley Trisanton in Ptolem. q.d. C. Br. Traith Anton. i. e. the Tide of the River Anton. Tristram a Christen-name perhaps for Tristan which may come from the Lat. Tristis sad or it may be the same with Turstan which see below Tru-Ar-Drait-Bay in Cornwall in the British tongue it implieth as much as the Bay at a Town built upon the Sand. Trubridge in Wiltshire in the AS Truðabyrig i. e. a secure or firm Town see True Bury Borough and Bridge in the Com. Names Truro or as they say in Cornw. Trura from three Rows or Streets encompassed with two Rivers Tuisco a God of the ancient Germans in the AS Tues or TiÆ¿es from ÃÆ¿ean in the Theot Thuagan Thuahan to wash or Purge q.d. the expiatory God see Tuesday in the Com. Names and Dutch in its place We may also with some probability draw it from the AS Ãeod People q.d. Ãeodisc i. e. the People's tutelar God. Tulga a King of the Spanish Vice-Gothi in the Year 640. perhaps from the Teut. Dolch a Poinado or Poynard Tunbridge in Kent from Town and Bridge It answers the Gr. Gephyra Turbervill a Sirname q. d. de Turbida Villa i. e. of the turbulent Village Turchill Camden saith that it was formerly a Christen-Name however it is now become a Sirname and may be drawn from the AS Tor a Tower and Cild a Child that is a Child born or found in a Tower. Turstan formerly a Christen-Name but now a Sirname Camden derives it from the AS TreoÆ¿estan the Superlative of TreoÆ¿ true faithful or 't is the same with Tristram above Tutbury or Sturesbury Castle in Staff. perhaps from the AS Stod a Stallion and Byrig a Town there being Plenty of good Horses bred there Tuttle Fields formerly Tuthill Fields near Westminster from the AS Stod a Horse and our words hill and Fields Twedale in Scotland i. e. a Valley by the River Twede q.d. Twede-dale Twerton in Devonshire q. d. Twifford-Town a Town having two Fords Twiford in Northumb. that is to say a twofold Ford. Twinamburn now Christ-Church in Hantshire so called because it is situate between two Bourns or little Rivers see Two and Bourn in the Common Names Twist a River in Kent so called from its Twistings and Windings Tyburn a place near London the Publick place for Execution of Criminals within London and Middlesex not from Tying and Burning as some will have it but from the AS TÆ¿y Two and Byrna in our old English Bourn a small River from two Brooks that formerly run thereby but are now dry'd up V. VAdomarius a King of the Alemanni Cotemporary with Julian the Apostate perhaps from the Belg. Wade a Garment and Meyer an Overseer Vahalis or as Adr. Jun. has it Vachalis in the Belg. Waal a River in the Netherlands or rather an Arm of the Rhine Jun. draws it from the Belg. Waeghen to waggle I had rather draw it from Wallen to be troubled or to flow to and again Vale of red Horse in Warw. from the Figure of an Horse in a Valley on whose Neck were red marks Vally of White Horse in Berkshire so call'd from the form of a Horse represented upon a white or Sunny Bank. Vandals an ancient People of Scandia as also Germany famous for their remarkable Conquests even to the Subversion of the Roman Empire either from the Germ. Wandelen Wandeln
AS Wall and Mare the Sea q. d. a Wall for the Sea. Wallop a Brook in Hantshire from the AS Weallian Germ. Wallen Wa'llen to bubble forth and Vp Belg. Op upward Wallsend in Northumberland q. d. the Walls-end in Lat. Vindobala and Vindomora q. d. finis Valli and finis Muri i. e. the Trenches End and the Walls End. Wall-town in Northumberland upon the Wall formerly a Palace Royal where Segbert King of the East-Saxons was baptized by St. Pauline from Wall and Town Walsh a Sirname that is to say a Welsh-man see Welsh below Walsingham in Norfolk from the AS Wael a Wee l or Whirl-Pool this from Waelƿan to wallow and Ham a Habitation q. d. a dirty boggy Town or from the AS Waelipe Southern-wood which grows plentecusly there Walter a Christen-Name heretofore Waldher saith Camden either from the Teut. Wald a Wood and Herr a Master or from the AS Wealdan to rule Here an Army Waltham a Town in Essex memorable for a stately Abby the Abbot whereof was reckoned among the Barons of Parliament from the AS Weald Teut. Wald a Wood and Ham which see in the Com. Names q. d. a Town standing by a Wood. It answers the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the Lat. Sylviacum Wandle a River in Surrey from the C. Br. Gwaneg a Wave from whence Gwanegn to overflow for the Ebbings and Flowings thereof Wandregisel an Eng. Saxon Saint from the AS Wandrian to wander and the Teut. Gesell a Companion q. d. a Companion of Pilgrims Wandsworth in Surrey heretofore Wandlesworth from the River Wandle or Vandali and Worth a Platform or Village or from the Dan. Vand water and the same Worth i. e. a Town by the waters side Wansdike in Wiltshire the Limit of the West-Saxons and the Mercii q. d. Wodens dike the Ditch of Woden or Odin the God of the Saxons which was the Mercurius of the Romans nigh to this is a small Town called Wodensburg i. e. the Town of Woden see Wednesday Wood Dyke in the Common Names Wantage a Village in Berkshire perhaps from the AS Wanta less from the smallness thereof Ware in Hertf. from our Eng. Wear which is a Ditch made to keep off the overflowing of Water see Wear in the Com. Names Warin now a Sirname from the Teut. Gar all and Win q. d. one that wins always Waring a Sirname Spelman draws it from the AS Warian or Werigan to Curse or Back-bite It may be drawn from the Waringi a People in Germany opposite to the English Coast in the time of Tacitus Warnafred the right Sirname of Paul called the Deacon a Chronographer of the Longobardi from the Teut. Warnen to fore-warn and Fried or the AS Frede Peace q. d. he that exhorts unto Peace Warwick in the C. Br. Caer Leon the Legions Camp where the Major of the Dalmatian Horse acted under the Command of the Duke of Britain Camden draws it from the C. Br. Guarth a Safegard or Garrison and the AS Wyc a Port or City Somner saith that it was formerly call'd Waering or Waering Wic and derives it from the AS Waering a Wear and Wyc a Fort. The Washes in Norfolk so called because it is wash'd by the Tides dashing against it a Shore almost as dangerous as the Quicksands in Africa Wassenaer the Sirname of an ancient and noble Family in Holland Adr. Jun. expounds it Wasser Heer i. e. the Master of the Waters Watling-street one of the four Circuits dividing London in the midst as it were from South to North either from some man nam'd Vitellian or as Somner supposeth from the AS Wedla a Beggar or Wedlian to beg because Beggars sat therein as their constant place to ask Alms. It may also very probably be drawn from the Belg. Wenselen to rowl from its crooked Windings Webba a King of the Mercii from the AS Webba a Weaver Wedon in Leicest Anton. calls it Bannoventa the principal Sea◠of the Bennoni or Vennoni Welch or rather Welsh from the AS Wealh a Stranger or Foreigner and this probably from Gallus a French man for the Gallo-Belgae and Brit. for a time used the same Speech And it is manifest that the Franks that subdued Celtica called the Gallo-Belgae Wallones and that the Germans in the Neighbouring Countries of Italy called Lombardy and Gallia on this side the Alps the Welsh Land and that the Fr. call our Wales Pais de Gales Welles in Som. a Bishop's See so called from Wells that spring forth all over after the manner of Pagase of the Macedonians Susa among the Persians and Croia in Dalmatia which all had their Names from Springs or Wells Wellingborough formerly Wedlingborough or Wodlingborough in Northamptonshire from Wells that have a Medicinal virtue or if it ought to be called Wedlingborough from Waedla a beggar or Waedlian to beg i. e. the Beggars Town and if it ought to be pronounced Wodlingborough from the AS Wod Wood or Mad and the Dim Ling q. d. the Town of People half Mad to wit from the impatience of infected People coming to the Wells for ease See Borough in the Com. Names Wellington in Som. i. e. the Town of Wells Welsh-pool in Montgom from Welsh and Pool which see in the Com. Names Wentsbeck a little River in Northumb. upon which stood an old Town called Glanoventa i. e. a little River running into or out of the great River Went See Beck in the Com. Names Were a River in the Bish of Durham from the AS Weorg Ptolemy call'd it Vedra and Beda Wirus and from hence cometh Weremouth in the same Bish and Monks Weremouth which Beda writes Wiraumouth i. e. the Mouth of the River Were Werminster an old Town in Wiltshire heretofore Verlucio from Ver the beginning of the old Name and Minster Werthrada a Queen Wife to Charles the Great Jun. supposeth that it comes of the Germ. Werth worth or worthy and Rade Counsel Westchester a famous Bishop's See so called to distinguish it from Chester in the Street in Durham which lies to the East as this does to the West The Eng. Saxons called it Leaga ceasten i. e. the Legions Town because a Roman Legion quarter'd here Westminster our Royal City in Middlesex q. d. a Minster i' th' West Westphalia a Country in Germany from its Western Situation and the Teut. Falle a Trap or Snare because through the number thickness of Woods and many Ditches and Whirl-Pools it was formerly a Place very fit to lay an Ambuscado in Westphaling Nom. Gent. i. e. one come from Westphalia West-Seaxanric i. e. the Kingdom of the West-Saxons for Seaxan signifieth Saxons and Ric a Kingdom See Saxon. Weymouth a Port and little Mart-Town in Dors so call'd from the River Wey and Mouth that is the Mouth of Wey Whaley in Lanc. not unlikely from the AS Weallian to be full of Springs and Leag a Field or Pasture q. d. a Field well watered Whealop Castle in Westm Ptolemy calls it Gallagium Anton. Gallatum Wheelock
perhaps from the AS Culfre a Culver and Tun a Toâ—n q. Culver-town York the next City in esteem to London in England in the AS Euer ric and EoferÆ¿ic In the time of the Romans it was called Eboracum or Eburacum from the River Vre or Vrus now called Owse which washeth it as the Euberones and Eureux that are nigh the River Ourt It is a place memorable for the Death of two Emperours Severus and Constantius Chlorus as also for the Nativity of Constantine the Great Ystwich in Card. perhaps from the C. Br. Ystwith bound up from the barrenness of the Land which giveth but small increase Ythell a Welsh Christ Name a Contract of the Gr. Euthalius Yutland in the Teut. Iutland a part of Cimb. Chersonesus q. d. the Gothick Land or the Land of the Goths Z. ZEaland in the Belg. Zeeland and Seeland a Province both of the Netherlands and Daneland the one was the Seat of the ancient Codani the other of the Mattiaci q. d. in Eng. Sea Land so called from its Situation because the Sea formerly washed it on both sides Zouch a Sirname i. e. de la Zouche the Fr. Zouche denotes a Trunk of a Tree Zutphen a Town and Country in the Netherlands q. d. Southfen see South and Fen in the Common Names Zuyder Zee between Zealand and Holland q. d. in English the Southern-Sea that is with respect to Holland which it washeth on the South side see South and Sâ—a in the Com. Names Proper Names of Men and Women now commonly used coming from the Hebrew Greek and Latin truly derived with the Signification of the Name in the Original together with the Name as 't is both in Hebrew and Greek in their respective Characters very useful for Young Scholars A AAron the same in all Languages In the Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which comes from the root 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a Mountain In the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Aaron By interpretation belonging to the Mountains Abel the same in all Languages Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Abel By interpretation Vanity Abraham the same in all Languages Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is derived from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 father and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 high God himself adding the letter 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the name should signifie a Multitude he having promis'd to Abraham a numerous issue Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Abraham or Abrahamus q.d. renown'd or honoured Father Adam the same in all Languages In the Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from the root 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he was asham'd Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Adam or Adamus It signifies originally shame Aeneas the same with the Lat. Aeneas which comes immediately from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which again may be deriv'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 i. e. from praise q. d. praise worthy or commendable Agar or Hagar from the Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which comes from the Verb 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to go on pilgrimage to fly Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Hagar By interpretation a Stranger Traveller or Pilgrim Alexander from the Lat. Alexander this immediately from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is drawn from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to help and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Gen. of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a man q. d. a manly or valiant helper or assistant Amon in the Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Amon all the same derived more immediately from the Root 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which in Niphal signifies to be true or faithful Amos In Hebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Amos all the same It signifies originally stout or strong 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 robustus fuit is the radix of it Andrew derived from the Greek 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or the Lat. Andreu which is again drawn 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his Courage and Manliness B. BAptist a Christen-Name of a Man from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or the Lat. Baptista i. e. a Baptizen perhaps the first among the Greeks that used that Office they call'd Baptist which might afterwards by common use grow into a Proper Name as we often find Names deriv'd from Office for instance Vsher which before was Noel by being Gentleman Usher to King John took his Name with his Office. John the Baptist Barbara a Womans Christen-Name from the Lat. Barbara Barnabas In the Syriack 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Barnaba Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Barnabas derived from the Syr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bar a Son and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nabi comfort q. d. the Son of Consolation for so he is call'd in Act. 4.36 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one main gift of a Prophet being placed in Consolation and Exhortation Bartholomew in the Syr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Bartholomai derived from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bar a Son 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thole hanging or leaning downward and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Majim waters q. d. the Son of a Water-drawer Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Bartholomaeus Benedict a Womans Christen-Name from the Lat. Benedicta idem It signifies she is blessed Benjamin of an Hebr. original from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ben a Son and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 jamin the right hand q.d. the Son of my right hand i. e. as dear to me as my right hand Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lat. Benjamin all the same Bennet a Man's Name from the Lat. Benedictus i. e. he is blessed Bettrice or Beatrice the Name of a Woman from the Lat. Beatrix She that Blesseth a woman Blesser C. CAesar From the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or the Lat. Caesar these from the Lat. caesaries that is hair wherewith he was born or à caesiis oculis from his Gray Eyes But most probably à caeso matris utero from his Mothers Belly being cut before she could be deliver'd of him Charity from the Lat. Charitas this from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 id Catharine the Name of a Woman from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so call'd q. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 i. e. pure or chast Christian from the Lat. Christiana i. e. belonging to Christ Christopher from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is again derived from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Christ and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to suffer or endure q. d. I bear Christ according to the Fable of St. Christopher's carrying Christ on his back through the Sea. He Preached the Gospel in Lycia and was Beheaded under Dioclesian the Emperor Chrysostom from the Gr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or the Lat. Chrysostomus which are deriv'd from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 golden and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a mouth q. d. golden mouth so call'd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his extraordinary Eloquence He was Bishop of Constantinople
once a Military Fort called by the Romans Aballaba Aragisus a General of the Longobardi at Beneventum from the AS Are honour and the Teut. Geitz covetousness q. d. covetous of fame for he was a very ambitious man. Arbogastes a Frenchman Count of the West Tyrant to Valentinian the Second perhaps from the Teut. Erb Inheritance and Gast a Stranger i. e. a Stranger made Heir of an Inheritance by Adoption Archebald a proper Name amongst the Scots q. d. a bold observer formerly Erchenbald which see Arcklow or Wicklow a Province in Ireland once the Seat of the Cauci and but that I suspect it to be of an Irish Original I might derive it from the AS Ear an ear of Corn and Cloƿe a Globe q.d. a round Country that affords plenty of Corn. Ardaburius a Consul under the Emperours Valentine the Third and Theodosius the Less about the year 447 a Goth born from the Teut. Erd Earth and Bawer q. d. a Tiller of the Earth or an Husbandman as George signifyeth amongst us Ardaricus a King of the Italian Ostrogothi from the AS Eard Belg. Erde Aerde Teut. Erd Earth and Ric rich that is to say rich in Lands Arfast a Christen-name from the AS Are Teut. Ehr honour and the AS and Teut. fast Belg. Vest firm i. e. one that holds fast his honour Kilian thinketh it to be one and the same with Ariovistus in Caesar Argile a Province of Scotland C. Br. Ar-Gwithil that is next the Irish for the Brit. call'd the Irish Gwithil and Gaothel Ariaminus from the AS Are honour and Maere great that is one greatly honoured Or from the same Are and Mehren to increase q. d. one that more and more augmenteth his fame by noble Atchievements Aribertus or Aripertus a King of the Longobardi of Italy from the AS Are honour and Beorht illustrious or from the same Are Teut. Er and Werth worth that is one worthy of honour Arioaldus a King of the Longobardi of Italy from the AS Are Belg. Eere Teut. Ehr honour and the old Teut. Walden AS Wealdan to rule i. e. one that reigns in much honour and Pomp. Ariovistus a Sweedish King grand Enemy of Caesar the Dictatour a most warlike Prince Many suppose that it is the same with Arfast which see before Arminius that famous Captain of the Cherusci and a most valiant Protector of the German Liberty against the Romans Some there are who make it all one with Herman It may be derived from the AS Are honour and the Teut. Meynen to think i. e. one whose very thought is honourable Arnold a Christen-name from the AS Are Teut. Ehr honour and the word Hold q. d. one that holdeth fast his honour or from the AS Hold faithful q. d. faithful to his honour See Arfast Arnulph a Christen-name from the AS Are Teut. Ehr Belg. Eere honour and Vlph help i. e. honour's help one that standeth up for the upholding of honour Arondell in Cornwall from the Fr. G. Arondelle a Swallow because this Family bears Swallows in its Coat-of-Arms Arran in Scotland once call'd Cluyd but that it is of a Scoto-Irish Original I might draw it from the C. Br. Ar a field and Rhann a parcel q. d. a Tract of Land or better perhaps from the inseparable Preposition Ar which in comp augmenteth the sense and the same Rhann i. e. a good large parcel of Ground Arrow a River in the County of Warwick as Tigris that in the Persian Tongue signifieth an Arrow so called for its swiftness Arundell in the County of Sussex q. d. Arundale a Dale or Valley by the River Arunn Arus a River in the County of York from the C. Br. Ara Araf calm running slowly whence the Fr. G. Araris Arwenath perhaps from the C. Br. Ar a field and Gwinn white q. d. one of a pleasant Country St. Asaph in the County of Flints a Bishop's See C. Br. Llan Elwy i. e. the Temple Elwy a small Brook so call'd from St. Asaph a Britain that in his time was an Abbot in that place Ascough or Ascogh as Camden saith from the old name Ascuith which is the same with Hasculph Hastulph and Astolphus which see Ashdown in the County of Essex once Assandun q. d. an Hill for Asses famous for the great overthrow given there to Edmond Ironside by Canutus the Dane Aspar an Arrian the Son of Ardaburius and a famous Captain under Leo the Great if I be not mistaken a Goth by descent perhaps from the AS Hat hot furious and speare a Spear i. e. good at wielding a Spear Asprandus a King of the Longobardi of Italy perhaps from the Teut. Hausz a House and the AS Brand a brand q.d. a house-brand Belg. Branden Teut. Brant Brennen to burn q. d. a Burner of Houses one that layeth all wast with fire Ashen-shire a Country in Scotland perhaps from the great plenty of Ash-trees growing therein Astolphus the last King but one of the Longobardi of Italy from the Belg. Haesten to hasten and Vlph help i. e. one that hasteneth help a ready helper Aterith in Ireland vulgarly call'd Athenry from the Auteri an ancient People Athalaricus King of the Italian Ostrogothi from the Teut. Adel nobility and Reich AS ric rich i. e. rich in nobleness Athanagildus a King of the Spanish Vice-Goths from the AS Að pl. Aðan an Oath and Agildan to pay q. d. one that keepeth his Oath payeth his Vow Athanaricus a King of the Italian Ostrogothi from the AS Að an Oath and ric rich i. e. one that took many Oaths or struck many Bargains and so grew rich Athaulphus the same with Adolph which see Athelin an Arch-Bishop of Canterbury if it were not that I suppose it to be the same with Adelm above I might draw it from the AS Að an Oath and Helm i. e. a keeper of his Oath Athelstanford in Scotland that is the Ford of Athelstan King of the Eng. Saxons who at this place ferry'd over his Army against the Scots Atkins contracted from Arthurkins i. e. little Arthur for the termination kin diminisheth as saith Aelfric Attila that Puissant King of the Hunns deservedly called the Scourge of God Kilian draws it from the old Teut. Atte i. e. Father Attrebatii a People of the County now call'd Berks once the Inhabitants of Attrebatum But there is certainly a Colony in the Netherlands call'd Attrebates which as Camden tells us some derive from the C. Br. Attrech signifying a Land of Bread. But this word is not now in use therefore I had rather draw it from the initial C. Br. part A. which in Composition is augmentative Tref a Town i. e. a great Town and who knows but the Attrebatii took their Name from some great Town as among the Greeks the Megalopoli the Germ. Mecklenburgh Aubry once a Christen-name but now a Sirname contracted from Alberic which see Audley formerly call'd de Aldalegh from the AS Ald old and Leag a field i. e. the old field Audley-end in