Hill of Clibberswick
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 161m
Old NorseAI-generated
The name might originate from the Old Norse 'klífa' meaning 'to climb' or 'steep', possibly combined with a personal name or a descriptive term, and 'hill'. It suggests a steep hill or one that is difficult to climb.
Word origins
- Clibberswick
- Old Norsesteep place(from klífa "to climb, steep", -vik "bay, inlet (less likely here)")
- Hill
- Old Norsehill(from hógr "hill")