I shall take leave to add this interpretation of the words making up
the name of this parish. Bote signifies help, succour, aid, or
advantage; as in Bridgebote, Burgbote, Ploughbote, &c.; and Fleming,
from its ancient lords the Flemings, which family was heretofore of
good esteem in this county. In the times of Richard I. and of Henry
III., the Flemings are recorded as having large possessions in
Cornwall.