Malecomb
Early-attested site in the Parish of East Dean
Historical Forms
- Mailecumbe 1200 FF
Etymology
Malecomb is Mailecumbe 1200 FF. This clearly contains the pers. name Mǣgla , the name of one of Port's sons (ASC s. a. 501). Cf. also Megilo in Forstemann PN 1068.