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Somerby.

A village and civil parish in Melton borough, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SK7710).

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A village and civil parish in Melton borough, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SK7710).

  2. A hamlet and civil parish in West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TA0606).

  3. A hamlet in Corringham parish, West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref SK8588).

  4. A surname from Old Norse.

Where this word comes from

From Old Norse Sumarliði (“a personal name”) + býr (“settlement”). Compare the doublet Somersby.

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