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Brough

suburban area · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name likely derives from the Old Norse 'brú', meaning bridge, and 'hófr', meaning a small island or islet. It could refer to a bridge leading to a small island.

Word origins

Brough
Old Norsebridge(from brú "bridge")
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Old Norsesmall island, islet(from hófr "small island, islet")

Historical forms

Bruchow