Trenowin (EN) / Trenewyn (KW)

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Notes: 
Noted that later forms, from Trenawyn 1582 onwards, suggest a reinterpretation to ‘white’
Elements: 

newyn

Meaning: 
small trough

tre

Meaning: 
farmstead, settlement
Elements notes: 
containing tre 'settlement' + new 'trough' + <-yn> diminutive suffix
Historic forms: 
Trenouwyn 1327, Trenauwyn 1329, 1334, Trenewyn 1503, Trenawyn 1582.