English
Whithorn
Whithorn comes from Old English Hwītern.
- Old Englishc. 450–1150Hwītern
- EnglishtodayWhithorn
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Old Englishc. 450–1150Hwītern
- EnglishtodayWhithorn
Every English word from Old English Hwītern
Today it means
name A small town or royal burgh in Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NX4540).
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Old English Hwītern / Whithorn