True Street
Early-attested site in the Parish of Berry Pomeroy
Historical Forms
- Trustede Way 1268 Totnes
- Trewestide 1442 HMCxv,App.7
- Trew Street t.Jas1 ECP
- Trustreet 1634 Recov
Etymology
Probably a compound of OE treow, 'tree' and stede, later corrupted to street . Hence 'site marked by a tree.'