Farway
Major Settlement in the Parish of Farway
Historical Forms
- Fareweia 1086 DB t.Hy2 Oliver 1346 FA
- Fareweye juxta Honeton 1322 Ass
- Fayrewaye juxta Colyton 1294 Ass
- Fayreweys 1316 FA
- Farweye 1297 Pat
Etymology
The name is a compound of OE faru , 'way, going,' and weg, perhaps signifying a frequently used track.
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