East Loch of Skaw
lake or loch · Shetland Islands
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name describes a loch (lake or sea inlet) situated to the east, specifically associated with the place 'Skaw'. 'East' is a directional term.
Word origins
- East
- Old EnglishEastern(from ēast "east")
- Loch
- GaelicLake or sea inlet(from loch "lake, sea-inlet")
- Skaw
- Old NorsePossibly 'rock' or 'skerry'(from skál "bowl, cup; possibly a type of rock formation")
Historical forms
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