Mid Cleuch
valley · Scottish Borders
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Mid Cleuch is likely derived from Old English 'middel' meaning 'middle', referring to its position. The 'cleuch' element is a Northern English term for a ravine or valley.
Word origins
- Mid
- Old EnglishAttestedmiddle(from middel "middle")
- Cleuch
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, valley(from clōh "ravine, valley")