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Loch of Westerwick

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name is likely Old Norse, with 'Westerwick' meaning 'western bay' or 'western farmstead'. The 'Loch of' prefix denotes a body of water.

Word origins

Westerwick
Old Norsewestern bay(from vestr "west", vík "bay")