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What does Zawn mean?

chris Posted: 18.09.2004, 14:47

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I've noticed lots of places around the coast named Zawn ... and was wondering what it meant?
Anybody know
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Mike Posted: 18.09.2004, 17:38

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It means cleft or chasm in the cliff, from the Kernewek 'sawan'
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chris Posted: 19.09.2004, 11:26

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Ahh, that would explain why they are always located next to clefts or chasms in the cliff!!
Thanks Mike
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Brian Posted: 20.09.2004, 13:30



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Mike is right.
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