St Sidwells
Major Settlement in the Parish of Exeter St Sidwells
Historical Forms
- Sidefullan hiwisc 1050–73 Earle
- parochia Sanctae Satavole in Exon 1199 FF
- Seynt Sidewelfe 1441 FF
Etymology
This parish takes its name from the virgin Saint Sidefulle , said to have been buried near Exeter. Her name was probably a significant coinage from OE sidu , 'morality,' and full , hence 'virtuous one.' f was voiced to v and then by later popular etymology the final element of the name became well . (The change may have been largely phonetic, v. Introd. xxxv.) The hiwisc of the first reference (the fee of the later ones) probably denoted a piece of land dedicated to the service of the saint.
Places in the same Parish
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