Parnacott
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pyworthy
Historical Forms
- Parnyngcot 1306 Ass
- Pyarnygacote 1311 Exon
- Parny'acote 1330 SR
- Permaniacote 1315 Exon
- Pernycote 1330 Exon
- Pernyngcote, Pernyacote 1345 Ass
Etymology
This name must remain an unsolved problem. It looks like an ing(a) derivative of a root *pearn -, but no such word o pers. name is known.