Talk:Mains (Scotland)

Latest comment: 13 years ago by Maximusmike in topic "Desmense" or "Demesne"?

"Desmense" or "Demesne"? edit

I note the use of desmesne. It looks like another spelling of demesne. Laurel Bush 16:04, 31 January 2006 (UTC).Reply

Perhaps mains is a Northumbrian/Scots (language) rendition of demesne? Laurel Bush 17:42, 2 February 2006 (UTC).Reply

'Mains' is in common use in north Northumberland for farms, e.g. Norham East Mains, Norham West Mains, Woodbridge Mains etc. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Maximusmike (talkcontribs) 10:12, 1 June 2010 (UTC)Reply