Devil's Elbow
lake or loch · Aberdeenshire
Old EnglishAI-generated
Devil's Elbow is a descriptive name for a sharp bend or a difficult passage, likely in a river or a path. The 'Devil' element emphasizes its treacherous or challenging nature.
Word origins
- Devil
- Old Englishdevil, evil spirit(from deofol "devil")
- Elbow
- Old Englishbend, elbow(from elnboga "elbow")