Redruth (EN) / Resrudh (KW)

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Note that there is much debate about the etymology of this name, with some arguing that it is <res> + <drudh> 'precious'. However, the form Resrudh is the one used locally.
Elements: 

res

Meaning: 
ford

rudh

Meaning: 
red
Elements notes: 
<res> 'ford' + <rudh> 'red'
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Attested in texts: redruth(1)
English (1)
English (2)
Cornish (1)