Long Rake
lake or loch · Westmorland and Furness
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name likely refers to a long, narrow channel or ditch, possibly for drainage or water management. 'Rake' in this context can mean a narrow channel or ravine.
Word origins
- Long
- Old Englishlong(from lang "long")
- Rake
- Old Englishnarrow channel, ravine(from racc "narrow channel, ravine")