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Flakebridge

hamlet · Westmorland and Furness

Old EnglishAI-generated

Flakebridge is a descriptive name referring to a bridge, possibly one constructed from planks or 'flakes' of wood. Alternatively, 'flake' could refer to a marshy or wet area.

Word origins

Flake
Old EnglishPlank or possibly a marshy area(from flocc "flock, tuft", flaca "flat, weak")
bridge
Old EnglishBridge(from brycg "bridge")