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Monteviot Pool

lake or loch · Scottish Borders

Norman FrenchAI-generated

This name likely refers to a pool associated with the Monteviot estate. Monteviot is a Norman French name, possibly meaning 'Mount of Vido' or a similar personal name. 'Pool' refers to a still body of water.

Word origins

Monteviot
Norman FrenchMount of Vido (personal name)(from mont "mount", Vido "personal name")
Pool
Old Englishpool(from pōl "pool")