Mellersh's Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Compton
Historical Forms
- Melherse 1199 FF
- Melerse 1241 Ass
- Melhersh 1314 Moulton
- Melersh 1350 SACxxii
- Mellishes al. Broad Stone Farm 1778 Loseley
- Mellish 1841 TA
Etymology
Mellersh's Fm (6″) is Melherse 1199 FF, Melerse 1241Ass (p), Melhersh 1314 Moulton (p), Melersh 1350 SAC xxii, Mellishes al. Broad Stone Farm 1778Loseley , Mellish 1841TA . v. ersc . The first element may be the OE adjective mǣle , 'spotted, variegated,' discussed in PN D 203, s. n. Meldon.