Biscovey (EN) / Boskenvay (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Blaise
Hundred: 
Powder
Elements: 

bos

Meaning: 
dwelling

Kenvay

This refers to the name of a person: 
name
Elements notes: 
<bos> 'dwelling' + <Kenvay> personal name
Historic forms: 
Bosconeuay 1201. Boskenvay 1276. Boskenneuay 1302. Boskenvaymur, Boskenvayvyghan 1310. Boskynvay 1327. Boskenaybighan 1338. Bosconfaymour 1388. Boskeway 1443.