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Porthoustock
(EN)
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Porth Ewstek
(KW)
Type:
Coastal Feature
Parish:
St Keverne
Hundred:
Kerrier
Notes:
The agreed spelling utilises the diphthong <Ew-> from the 1529 form Porthewstock.
Elements:
porth
Meaning:
cove, gate, harbour
Ewstek
This refers to the name of a person:
name
Elements notes:
<porth> 'cove, harbour' + <Ewstek> personal name