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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")