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Duck End

suburban area · Bedford

Old EnglishAI-generated

Duck End is likely derived from Old English 'ducce' meaning 'duck' and 'ende' meaning 'end' or 'settlement'. It refers to a place frequented by ducks or an area at the end of a settlement associated with ducks.

Word origins

Duck
Old Englishduck(from ducce "duck")
End
Old Englishend, settlement(from ende "end, settlement")