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Loch of Belmont

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely of Old Norse origin, possibly from 'belgr' meaning 'bag' or 'pouch', referring to the shape of the loch, combined with 'tún' meaning 'enclosure' or 'farmstead'.

Word origins

Belmont
Old Norsebag-shaped farmstead(from belgr "bag, pouch", tún "enclosure, farmstead")