Hissing Scar
waterfall · Redcar and Cleveland
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Hissing Scar likely refers to a waterfall that makes a hissing sound as water flows over it. 'Scar' is an Old English word for a rock or cliff face.
Word origins
- Hissing
- Old Englishmaking a hissing sound(from hyssing "hissing")
- Scar
- Old Englishrock, cliff(from scear "rock, cliff")