Platt
Early-attested site in the Parish of Old Swinford
Historical Forms
- de la Platte 1241 FF 1242 P
Etymology
This is the word plat , 'piece of ground,' for which Ekwall (PN La 31) adduces an example c. 1230, Adames-plat . Here we have further examples of its early use. It is only recorded in the NED from the 16th cent. on.