Etymology

Bradford Abbas

Today it means: A village and civil parish in Dorset, England, previously in West Dorset district; located south-east of Yeovil, Somerset (OS grid ref ST5814). Full definition →

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The story

Abbas is abbot in Latin, relating to early possession by Sherborne Abbey.

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