Beautiport Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Aylesbeare
Historical Forms
- Beaudeport 1341 FF
- Beaudeport 1342 Fine 1346 FA
- Bowtiport 1602 Recov
- Beautiport al. Berriport 1787 Recov
Etymology
Professor Ekwall suggests that the first element may be an OE *bēawede , 'infested by gadflies.' Such a name would be a good parallel to such contemptuous port -names as Taddiport and Doggaport supra in, 122, 95.