METH, (Devon) near Padstow and the influx of the Ouk into the Towridge, bel. heretofore to the Giffards; from whom the
manor descended to Dennys of Bradford, and by his daughter to Giffard of Yeo. This rhime is current hereabouts. " When
Meth and Martin shall go down, " Then Padstow shall be a haven-town."