Backside Lane

😄 Why It's Funny

The modern meaning of 'backside' as a euphemism for buttocks creates humor, despite the innocent historical meaning referring simply to the back part of the village.

📍 Location

A place in Oxfordshire

Etymology & History

The name comes from early Medieval English and simply means the 'backside' of the village. This type of descriptive naming was common in medieval England, where streets and lanes were named based on their location. The lane led to or was located at the back portion of the village, as opposed to the front or main area.