Holcot Arm
lake or loch · West Northamptonshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
The name probably refers to a 'hollow' or 'sheltered' place, possibly a small inlet or bay. 'Hol' means hollow or sheltered, and 'arm' could refer to a narrow extension or inlet.
Word origins
- Hol
- Old EnglishAttestedhollow, sheltered(from hol "hollow, sheltered")
- arm
- Old Englisharm, inlet(from earm "arm")