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Newclose Springs

lake or loch · Westmorland and Furness

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name describes new clearings or open spaces where springs are located. 'New' is a common Old English prefix, and 'close' refers to an enclosed area or field. 'Springs' indicates the source of water.

Word origins

New
Old Englishnew(from nēowe "new")
close
Old Englishenclosed field(from clōs "enclosed place, field")
Springs
Old Englishsprings(from spring "spring of water")