Ferrygate
settlement · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Ferrygate is an Old English name meaning 'ferry landing place'. It refers to a location where a ferry operated, likely crossing a river or estuary.
Word origins
- Feri
- Old Englishferry(from fǣrie "ferry")
- gate
- Old Englishway, street, landing(from gata "way, street, path")
Historical forms
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