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Dodd Bottom

valley · Westmorland and Furness

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name likely originates from the Old English word 'dōd', meaning 'a foolish person' or 'a simpleton'. 'Bottom' refers to the lowest part of a valley.

Word origins

Dodd
Old Englishfoolish person, simpleton(from dōd "foolish person, simpleton")
Bottom
Old Englishvalley floor(from botm "valley floor")