Etymology

High Legh

Today it means: A village and civil parish in Cheshire East district, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ7084). Full definition →

Old English lēah
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  1. Old English · derived fromlēah
  2. English todayHigh Legh

From Old English lēah, recorded as Lege in 1086 (DB); High was added from the 15th century.

Words from the same roots

Old Englishlēah all →

lealeighRipleyHadleyBurnleylyeExleyKirkleyLeybourneOuseleyDinckley-leighRansleyWinkley

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