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    July 4, 2023

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    The name of the village to which this church belongs comes from the Old Norse þveit, meaning 'small plot of land'. The Norse word commonly produces the place name element Thwaite in England.
    The name Twatt is similar to the common English expletive "Twat" (a vulgar word for vulva and also an insulting term meaning a weak or despicable individual). For this reason, Twatt remains a source of entertainment for people outside the parish. The name was ranked No. 4 among the most vulgar-sounding names in Rude Britain, along with its Shetland namesake.
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