Brecqhou

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Type Island
Usage Medieval Scandinavian
Other Forms FormsBrechou, Brehou, Brehoe
Edit Status Statusnot set    [contributor]

Meaning & History

A Channel Island in ENGLAND. The name Brecqhou derives from the Old Norse 'brekka', meaning "slope' or "escarpment", and holmr, or -'hou', meaning "island" or "islet".