What does "week" mean in place names?
I visited darkest Devon recently, and happened to pass through a couple of places named "Week". On studying the map I found several others, such as James Week, Mary Week, Chawleigh Week, and so on.
Does "Week" had a special meaning in place names, and if so, what is it?
I believe it means a "specialised farm" in most of the uses in Devon. From the Old English wic, which just means a settlement, village or dwelling.