Lissett
Major Settlement in the Parish of Beeford
Historical Forms
- Lessete 1086 DB
- Leset c.1180 Dane c.1265 KF 1285 KI 1494 Test
- Lesete 1297 LS
- Lesset 1194–1214 YD 1276 RH 1279–81 QW 1280 Ebor 1289 YI 1316 NomVill
- Lessett 1276 RH
- Lesette 1276 RH
- Licit, Lyssett 1561,1590,1608 FF
- Lissitt 1650 ParlSurv
Etymology
As in Winsetts supra 21, the second element is OE sæte or (ge )set 'seat, dwelling.' The first element is difficult, but it is possibly OE læs 'pasture.' 'Dwelling near the pastureland.'