Etymology

Ludgvan

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Today it means: A village and civil parish in south-west Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW5033). Full definition →

Cornish Lujuan ← Latin Luduhan ← Breton luduenn
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  1. Breton · derived fromluduenn
  2. Latin · derived fromLuduhan
  3. Cornish · derived fromLujuan
  4. English todayLudgvan

From Cornish Lujuan ("place of ashes", "burnt place"). Mentioned in the Domesday Book as Latin Luduhan, which is possibly related to Breton luduenn (singulative of ludu, (ash)).

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