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Loch of Vollister

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

The name is likely Old Norse, with 'Vollister' possibly meaning 'farmstead on the plain' or 'farmstead by the water'. The 'Loch of' prefix indicates a body of water.

Word origins

Vollister
Old Norsefarmstead on the plain(from völlr "plain, field", setr "seat, settlement, farmstead")