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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")