"Knott End" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Recorded as Cnote in the 13th century (Middle English knot (“a hillock”)). The spelling Knot-End was used in the 19th century (see quotation). Etymology templates: {{cog|enm|knot||a hillock}} Middle English knot (“a hillock”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Knott End}} Knott End
  1. Ellipsis of Knott End-on-Sea: a large coastal village in Preesall parish, Wyre borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD3548). Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis Alternative form of: Knott End-on-Sea (extra: a large coastal village in Preesall parish, Wyre borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD3548)) Categories (place): Places in England, Places in Lancashire, England, Villages in England, Villages in Lancashire, England
    Sense id: en-Knott_End-en-name-sICu83Rz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Ellipses of places
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