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Survey of English Place-Names

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Moserthwaite

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • le Mosertwayt 1341 Kendi,180
  • Moserthwayt(e) 1345,1375 Ipm
  • Moserthewayte 1383 Cl
  • Moserghthwayt 1383 Pedw78d

Etymology

Moserthwaite (lost), le Mosertwayt 1341 Kend i, 180, Moserthwayt (e )1345, 1375 Ipm, Moserthewayte 1383 Cl, Moserghthwayt 1383Pedw 78d(p).The first theme could be 'dairy farm on the bog', v. mos (mosi), erg , and be similar to Moser (i, 149infra ) and Mosser (Cu 422); but it is also possible for Moser - to be a local surname as in Mozergh Ho (i, 150infra ), v. þveit 'clearing'.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement