Holnest
Early-attested site in the Parish of Farway
Historical Forms
- Holnest 1244 Ass
- Holnyst 1333 SR
Etymology
This is probably a compound of OE holegn and nest , 'nest,' hence 'nest in a holly tree.' For similar farm-names, cf. Crowneast (PN Wo 91).
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