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Loch of Swinister

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

The name means 'the loch of the swine farm'. 'Swinister' is derived from 'svín' (swine) and 'staðir' (farmsteads).

Word origins

Swinister
Old Norseswine farmsteads(from svín "swine", staðir "farmsteads, places")
Loch
Gaeliclake