Evesham

English

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Evesham, from Old English Eofeshamm (literally “Eof's enclosure”), from Eof (given name) +‎ hamm (“enclosure”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈiːvʃəm/, /ˈiːsəm/

Proper noun

Evesham

A town and civil parish with a town council in Wychavon district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0343).

References

Parish map

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