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Dear All, I was discussing places called Fairfield recently and explaining that while modern field-names with this name might mean 'field where are fair was held', earlier examples were much more likely to be 'beautiful, attractive field' from fæger, as ME feire 'gathering for trade' doesn't come into the language until about 1330. Warming to my theme, I explained that the Anglo-Saxons would have referred to a market and a fair as a ceaping and... and then there was a nasty silence. What is the OE for 'fair' and why doesn't it appear in place-names - or does it? Jeremy Harte ******************************************************************** The information contained in this message is confidential and may be legally privileged. The message is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, or reproduction is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Visit the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council website at www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk ********************************************************************