Etymology

Eggleston

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Today it means: A village and civil parish in County Durham, England (OS grid ref NY984227). Full definition →

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The story

From the Old English personal name Eċġwulf, which is composed of the elements eċġ (“edge”) and wulf (“wolf”), + -s- + tūn (“settlement”).

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