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Corby Linn

lake or loch · Cumberland

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a waterfall or cascade ('linn') associated with a place called 'Corby'. 'Corby' is of Old Norse origin, meaning 'Corb's farm/village'.

Word origins

Corby
Old NorseCorb's farm or village(from Korb- "personal name", by "farmstead, village")
Linn
Old EnglishWaterfall, cascade(from lynn "waterfall")