Mevagissey harbour (EN) / Porth Hyli (KW)

Parish: 
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Elements: 

hyli

Meaning: 
brine, salt water

porth

Meaning: 
cove, gate, harbour
Elements notes: 
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + hyli 'salt water'
Historic forms: 
Porththilly 1327, Porthtelly 1342, 1345, Porthtyllye 1588, Porthiley alias Levorick 1694.