Hill of Quholm
hill or mountain · Orkney Islands · 146m
Old NorseAI-generated
This name likely derives from Old Norse 'kví' meaning 'cattle enclosure' and 'holm' meaning 'islet' or 'meadow'. It suggests a meadow used for enclosing cattle, possibly on an island or near water.
Word origins
- Quholm
- Old Norsecattle enclosure meadow(from kví "cattle enclosure", holm "islet, meadow")