Pound Living
Early-attested site in the Parish of Clyst St George
Historical Forms
- Poundleving 1765 D
Etymology
Poundleving in 1765 (D). living is fairly common in minor names in Devon and must be used in the sense 'holding of land,' 'tenement' (v. NED s. v. living sb. 4 b ). The pound may be the rent or value of the tenement.