Crosspool
suburban area
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Crosspool likely refers to a pool or body of water located near a cross. The cross would have served as a landmark for this natural feature.
Word origins
- Cross
- Old EnglishAttestedcross(from cros "cross")
- Pool
- Old EnglishAttestedpool, pond(from pol "pool")