Rawridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Upottery
Historical Forms
- Rouerige, Rourige 1086 DB
- Roveruge 1191 France 1421 IpmR
- Raurygge 1360 Ipm
Etymology
The first element may be an adjective allied to OE hrēof , 'rough, scabby,' perhaps denoting an area much overgrown with bushes or shrubs. Cf. of hrofan hricge (KCD 655). For the possibility of such a form, cf. NEDs. v. rove sb 1.