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Loch of Clumlie

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely Old Norse, with 'klum' possibly meaning 'hump' or 'mound' and 'ból' meaning 'dwelling' or 'farm'. It refers to a dwelling on a mound.

Word origins

Clumlie
Old Norsedwelling on a mound(from klum "hump, mound", ból "dwelling, farm")