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Old 21-12-2010, 17:24   #51
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Re: Busk - a district in Ossy
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Originally Posted by MargaretR View Post
It originates from 'Busche' the scandinavian word for a small wood/thicket.
Scandinavian(Viking) placenames are quite common in NEngland.
Now we all know where Tealeaf comes from
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