Etymology

Ainsdale

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Today it means: A southern suburb of Southport, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SD3112). Full definition →

Old English Ægenwulf
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  1. Old English · inherited fromÆgenwulf
  2. English todayAinsdale

Probably from Old English Ægenwulf (given name, see also Ægen) and dæl (“valley”). May have been influenced by Old Norse Einulfr (given name) and dalr (“valley”). Listed in the Domesday Book as Einulvesdel.

Words from the same roots

Old EnglishÆgenwulf all →

Aegenwulf

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