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[Facts] Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . .

by Chrisell

4/15/2005, 5:43 AM

I used to live on Glenburn Road, which appears to be related to Glenbourne. In this case, 'burn' is from the Old English born/burn meaning 'stream' or 'fountain'.

:-)

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=burn

♦ Chrisell ♦

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•Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . . · Chrisell · 4/15/2005, 5:43 AM

•Re: Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . . · Silver · 4/15/2005, 8:45 PM

•Cheers Silver. - Anyone know where Glenbourne is? · Attn Silver · 4/14/2005, 11:33 AM

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