Lymm Dam
lake or loch · Warrington
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Lymm Dam likely originates from Old English 'lim' meaning 'lime' or 'clay', and 'ham' meaning 'homestead' or 'village'. It refers to a dam near a settlement associated with lime or clay.
Word origins
- Lymm
- Old EnglishAttestedlime or clay homestead(from lim "lime, clay", ham "homestead, village")
- Dam
- UnknownA barrier to impound water.