Wensley

English

Etymology

From Middle English Wednesleȝ, Wodnesleie, from Old English Wōdnes lēah (literally “Woden’s meadow”). Equivalent to Woden's (compare Wednesday) +‎ -ley (“lea”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɛnzli/

Proper noun

Wensley

1. A hamlet in South Darley parish, Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK2661).
2. A village and civil parish in Richmondshire district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE0989).
3. A surname.

Derived terms

• Wensleydale