Meaning:
open people (from W. cyhoedd)
Porthcothan (EN) / Porthkehoodhon (KW)
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Elements notes:
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + kehoodhon 'open people
Historic forms:
Porkehuuson c1241, Portguhedon c1250, Pordcuhuthon 1251, Pordgohoython 1295, Porthkehothon 1296, Porthkehoethon 1302, Porkehozan 1365, Porthcoythan 1423, Porthcothen 1472.