High Edge
hill or mountain · Derbyshire · 462m
Ethels
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
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 EnglishAttestedhigh, elevated(from hēah "high")
- Edge
- Old EnglishAttestedridge, steep slope, cliff(from ecg "edge, sword")