Etymology

Elton on the Hill

Today it means: A small village and civil parish in Rushcliffe borough, Nottinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SK7638). Full definition →

Middle English Eleton
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  1. Middle English · derived fromEleton
  2. English todayElton on the Hill

Fom Middle English Eleton, but uncertain beyond that. Likely from either Old English personal name Ella + tūn (“farm”), or else from the personal name Æþel + tūn.

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