Frythens (EN) / Breghtynn (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
St Hilary
Hundred: 
Penwith
Notes: 
Perhaps refers to a strong-armed farmer
Elements: 

bregh

Meaning: 
arm

tynn

Meaning: 
tight, cruel, sharp, taut
Elements notes: 
breegh 'arm' + tynn 'tight'
Historic forms: 
Breghtyn 1306. Freightons c1840TA