Ludgvan

English

Etymology

From Cornish Lujuan ("place of ashes", "burnt place"). Mentioned in the w:Domesday Book as Latin Luduhan, which is possibly related to Breton luduenn (singulative of ludu, (ash)).

Proper noun

Ludgvan

  1. A village and civil parish in south-west Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW5033).
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