Bog Pool
lake or loch · Moray
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name refers to a pool of stagnant water, likely characterized by boggy surroundings. The term 'bog' describes wet, spongy ground, and 'pool' denotes a small body of still water.
Word origins
- Bog
- Old EnglishAttestedwet, spongy ground(from bog "bog")
- Pool
- Old EnglishAttestedsmall body of still water(from pōl "pool")
Historical forms
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