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Golden Water

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old EnglishAI-generated

The name Golden Water likely refers to the colour of the water, possibly due to sediment or mineral content. It is a descriptive name given in Old English.

Word origins

Golden
Old EnglishGolden, yellow(from goldene "golden")
Water
Old EnglishRiver, stream, body of water(from wæter "water")