Wensley

English

Etymology

From Middle English Wednesleȝ, Wodnesleie, from Old English Wōdnes lēah (literally Woden’s meadow). Equivalent to Woden's (compare Wednesday) + -ley (lea).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɛnzli/

Proper noun

Wensley

  1. A hamlet in South Darley parish, Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK2661).
  2. A village and civil parish in Richmondshire district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE0989).
  3. A surname.

Derived terms

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