Etymology

Martley

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Today it means: A village and civil parish in Malvern Hills district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SO7559). Full definition →

Old English mearþ
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  1. Old English · derived frommearþ“marten”
  2. English todayMartley

From Old English mearþ (“marten”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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