Loch of Lakequoy
lake or loch · Orkney Islands
Old NorseSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Loch of Lakequoy is likely derived from Old Norse, meaning 'lake of the lake farm'. The 'quoy' element refers to a small farm or enclosure, often reclaimed land.
Word origins
- Loch
- Gaeliclake(from loch "lake")
- Lakequoy
- Old Norselake farm(from vatn "lake", kví "enclosed field, farm")