Effra Dale
valley · Orkney Islands
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The name 'Effra Dale' is likely derived from the river Effra and the word 'Dale'. The origin of 'Effra' is uncertain, but it may be of pre-Celtic or Celtic origin. 'Dale' is a common word for a valley.
Word origins
- Effra
- UnknownRiver name, origin uncertain
- Dale
- Old EnglishValley(from dæl "valley")