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 Ouldgeave, Oldgrave, Oldgroaves?
replied on: 10/22/2006 2:18:42 PM
Yet again, this is what I found in A General Dictionary of Provincialisms by William Holloway, published 1839.

quote GROOVE, s [Gruben, Teut. to delve] A mine or shaft. Derby. York.unquote

Could there be a Newgroove nearby ?

regards Phil
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