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Glen of Quarff

valley · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

The name is likely derived from Old Norse 'glenna' (valley) and 'quarff', possibly from 'hverfr' meaning 'whirlpool' or 'eddy'. It could refer to a valley with a swirling body of water.

Word origins

Glen
Old Norsevalley(from glenna "valley")
Quarff
Old Norsewhirlpool/eddy(from hverfr "whirlpool, eddy")