Bosoljack (EN) / Bossoljeck (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Madron
Hundred: 
Penwith
Elements: 

bos

Meaning: 
dwelling

solsek

Meaning: 
profitable
Elements notes: 
bos 'dwelling' + solsek 'profitable, derived from sols 'shilling'
Historic forms: 
Bossoljek Wartha (Higher Bosoljack) Bossoljek Woles (Lower Bosoljack) Bossulsep 1313, Bossulsek 1334, Bossulsack 1575, Basilsacke 1584, Bosulojack c1841