Meaning:
great
Porthmeor (EN) / Porth Meur (KW)
Type:
Parish:
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Elements notes:
<porth> 'cove, entrance, landing place' + meur 'great'
Historic forms:
Porthmur 1288, 1302, 1314, 1565, Pordmur 1304, 1313, Erov' Porthmur 1313, Porthm' 1446, Porthmer 1580, Porthmear 1696, 1839, Polmeare, Porthmeare 1716, Porthmeor 1720, Polmear 1839.