TOPONYM
Word for a place name
Especially one derived
from local features
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Obscure words explained 83. – plethoric
Unusual U.K. place names 63. – Stow on the Wold
STOW on the WOLD, Gloucestershire
\Where the wind blows cold
Town’s patron was St. Edward
\Once called Edwardstow
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Unusual U.K. place names 65. – Uttoxeter
UTTOXETER, Staffordshire
Varied history
Luttuc’s homestead on the heath
Roman garrison
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Unusual UK place names 61. – Over
OVER, South Gloucestershire
Over Court burned down
The White Lady of Over
Haunts each New Year’s Eve
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Obscure words explained 81. quiddity
Geezers and Sheezers
GEEZERS and SHEEZERS
In Britain, old men
are called Geezers, wives Sheezers
Isn’t that funny?
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Unusual U.K. Place names 58. – Awre
AWRE, Gloucestershire
Name from Old English
meaning sour water meadow
Cows had long faces
Fa - the Green Dragon 
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