Meaning:
clover
Rosemullion (EN) / Rosvellyon (KW)
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Notes:
Note: there are two different "Rosemullion" names in this parish. In both cases the second element is <mellyon> = clover. However, in respect of the settlement <ros> = roughland whilst in respect of the headland <ros> = promontory
Elements notes:
ros'hill-spur' + mellyon 'clover'
Historic forms:
Rosmylian 1318, Rosmylyan 1334, Rosemylian c1480, Rosemolyon 1560, Rosemullian 1562.