Question

What is the meaning of “thwaite” in place names like “Applethwaite”?

• A. Hill
• B. Town
• C. Meadow
• D. Isolated land

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Isolated land

In Scandinavian place names, “thwaite” refers to an isolated piece of land, seen in names like Braithwaite and Copperthwaite.