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High Edge

hill or mountain · Derbyshire · 462m

Ethels
Old EnglishAI-generated

The name refers to a prominent ridge or escarpment. 'High' indicates its elevated position, and 'Edge' denotes a steep slope or cliff.

Word origins

High
Old Englishhigh, elevated(from hēah "high")
Edge
Old Englishridge, steep slope, cliff(from ecg "edge, sword")