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From: Jim Thompson <>
Subject: Re: [CORNISH] Tre, Pol, Pen
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:42:07 -0500
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Tre is a farmstead, and Pen is the end or head of something.

On 11/12/2011 4:18 PM, Carol Noonan wrote:
> Can someone tell me the meanings of the three syllables that reveal a
> Cornish source? I believe there are other common prefixes, but these three
> are most often quoted. I've been told Pol means a pool (of water). I forget
> the Tre and Pen. Carol in Maryland.
>
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This thread:

• [CORNISH] Tre, Pol, Pen by "Carol Noonan" <>

  • Re: [CORNISH] Tre, Pol, Pen by Jim Thompson <>

    • Re: [CORNISH] Tre, Pol, Pen by Daphne Hughes <>
  • Re: [CORNISH] Tre, Pol, Pen by Albert Jenkin <>