Etymology

Overley

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Today it means: A hamlet in Alrewas parish, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK1515). Full definition →

Old English uferra
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  1. Old English · derived fromuferra“higher”
  2. English todayOverley

From Old English uferra (“higher”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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