Brisworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Meavy
Historical Forms
- Brutereswurdam t.Hy2 Oliver
- Brytenesworh 1270 Ass
- Brittenesworth(y) 1303 FA
- Brythtesworthy 1346 FA
- Bryghtesworthy 1386 Ass t.Hy6 Ct
- Brightesworth 1505 Dartmoor
- Brisworthy 1584 Dartmoor
- Brissery 1827 G
Etymology
v. worðig . The first element is the OE pers. name Beorhtwine with common confusion of n and r in the first form.