Dulford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Broadhembury
Historical Forms
- Dylfytt 1525 AOMB
- Delvett 1540 Oliver
Etymology
It may be that we have here an OE derivative dylfet from OE delfan , 'to dig,' of the same type as græfet , stān -hīewet , noted under Grevatt's (PN Sx 17). Hence, 'place hollowed out.' An old marl-pit is marked close at hand.
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