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Mid Ward

hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 172m

Marilyn
Old NorseAI-generated

Mid Ward likely originates from Old Norse, with 'Ward' referring to a lookout or watchpoint. 'Mid' is a later English addition indicating its central position.

Word origins

Mid
Old Englishmiddle
Ward
Old Norsewatch, lookout(from vörðr "watch, guard")