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Ghyll Head

village · Westmorland and Furness

Old NorseAI-generated

Ghyll Head is a name of Old Norse and Old English origin. 'Ghyll' comes from the Old Norse 'gil', meaning a ravine or narrow valley. 'Head' is Old English for the top or upper part of something.

Word origins

Ghyll
Old NorseA ravine or narrow valley.(from gil "ravine, gorge")
Head
Old EnglishThe top or upper part.(from hēafod "head, top")