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Duchess Pool

lake or loch · North Ayrshire

Norman FrenchAI-generated

Duchess Pool likely refers to a pool associated with a Duchess, possibly a noblewoman of high rank. The name was probably given during or after the Norman period.

Word origins

Duchess
Norman Frenchfemale ruler of a duchy(from duchesse "duchess")
Pool
Unknownsmall body of water(from pōl "pool")