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Little Black Moss Reservoir

lake or loch

Old EnglishAI-generated

Little Black Moss Reservoir is a small reservoir located in an area of dark, peaty land. 'Little' denotes its size, 'black' refers to the colour of the moss or peat, and 'moss' means peat bog.

Word origins

Little
Old EnglishSmall.(from lȳtel "small")
Black
Old EnglishDark in colour.(from blæc "black")
Moss
Old EnglishPeat bog.(from mos "peat bog")
Reservoir
LatinA place where water is collected and stored.(from reservare "to reserve, keep back")