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Kerrier, and according to D. Gilbert was probably an inhabitant of the parish in 1500. Lyddra may be the same name.

LUDGVAN. From Ludgvan near Penzance; from ludg-van, lud-van, the high-placed town. [I do not find this surname, but I have been favoured with it.]

LUGGAN. From the manor of Luggyen Lese, anc. Ludduham, in St. Ives; or from Lugvan, vulgò Luduan; from lug-van, the high or high-placed tower (lug, a tower). Pryce derives the local name Illogan from lug-gan, the white tower; or lug-gûn, the tower on the downs; or lug-dûn, the tower hill.

LUNYON. See Lanyon.

LUTAY. From lu-têg, the pleasant place; or luth-ty, the miry or filthy dwelling. [Utrum horum mavis accipe.]

LYDDRA. See Luddra.

LYNAM, LYNOM. "There are places called Lyneham in cos. Oxford and Wilts. The family occur in Cornwall as Lynham at an early period, and the Irish branch are said to have sprung from that county." (Lower.) Lan-an in Cornish would mean the enclosure or church; lyn-an, the water.

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MABE. From the village and parish of Mabe in Kerrier hundred. Hals thinks the name of the vicarage is from Cornish mab, mabe, a son, in reference to Milorus, son of Melianus, king or duke of Cornwall, who lies buried in Milor churchyard; or that Mab or Mabe, the name of the church, refers to Jesus Christ, to whose honour it may haveF 2

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