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Re: Mayberry and Maesbury |
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Marc (guest, 184.144.171.125) |
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June 29, 2012 at 10:37:29 AM |
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Mayberry and Maesbury by Getb |
Mayberry/Maybury is an alteration of Marbury (see tinyurl.com/cgc85lk) which comes from Old English mere + byrig (< burh) "at the fortified place near a lake". Maesbury was first recorded as Meresberie the first part of which comes from Old English mæres "near the boundary".
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- Mayberry and Maesbury - Getb Jun 28 2012, 8:55:59 PM
- Re: Mayberry and Maesbury - Marc Jun 29 2012, 10:37:29 AM
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