Galsey Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bletsoe
Historical Forms
- Galisho 1276 Ass
Etymology
The only suggestion that can be offered is that from the OE adj. gāl , 'wanton,' a nickname was formed and that Galisho is 'Gal's hoh' with shortening of the vowel. Cf. Galsworthy (D).