ben gate
Field in the Parish of Waithe
Historical Forms
- ben gate c.1650 Terrier
- bend gate c.1650 Terrier
Etymology
ben gate, bend gate c.1650(Dr Insley suggests that thisis'the gate fastened with a cord or chain', v. geat, the first el. being ME bende'fetter, shackle, chain; a cord for tying or fastening', cf. MED s.v.)