Holloway

Type

Functional, Path

Area of origin

England

Area of use

England

Related terms

Twitchel, Twitchell

A sunken lane enclosed by hedges or trees, which gives a traveler the sensation that they are entering a green shaded tunnel. [J.W.]

Etymology

hollow + way

Example locations

  • Higher Clovelly
    Devon

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Entry contributors:

Jack Wride