Muffworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Langtree
Historical Forms
- Mokewrthe 1244 Ass
- Moggewurthi 1330 SR
- Mogħworthi 1333 SR
- Muckeworthe al. Muffworthie t.Jas1 ECP
- Muffery or Muggery or Mugworthy or Muckworthy 1804 Recov
Etymology
Probably 'Mocca 's or Muc (c )a 's worþig' with later development through g and gh [χ] to f as in Luffincott infra 152.Mugberry in Stoke Climsland (Co), Mokeworthi 1338Rental , Moggeworthy 1360Ass , shows a different development.