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Subject:	Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . .
Author:	Chrisell (Authenticated as Chrisell)
Date:	April 15, 2005 at 5:43:29 AM
Reply to:	Re: Help needed on - Fremi - Old Norse, Glenbourne + Marbella by Silver

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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Help needed on - Fremi - Old Norse, Glenbourne + Marbella - Bobby Darin Apr 14 2005, 7:35:36 AM
- Re - Everyone - Thanks! - Bobby Darin Apr 16 2005, 3:51:46 PM
- Re: Help needed on - Fremi - Old Norse, Glenbourne + Marbella - Silver Apr 14 2005, 10:59:12 AM
  - Cannot "mar" mean sea too? (nt) - Ylva Apr 15 2005, 4:46:54 PM
    - No, your thinking mer. nt - Silver Apr 15 2005, 8:39:50 PM
  - Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . . - Chrisell Apr 15 2005, 5:43:29 AM
    - Re: Possible alternative etymology for 'bourne' . . . - Silver Apr 15 2005, 8:45:06 PM
  - Cheers Silver. - Anyone know where Glenbourne is? - Attn Silver Apr 14 2005, 11:33:42 AM

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