North Ward of Reafirth
hill or mountain · Shetland Islands
Old EnglishAI-generated
This ward or district is located to the north of Reafirth. The name combines the Old English directional term 'north' with 'weard' (ward) and 'Reafirth', which is likely of Old Norse origin meaning 'rough inlet'.
Word origins
- North
- Old Englishnorth(from norþ "north")
- Ward
- Old Englishward, district, watch(from weard "guard, watch, district")
- of Reafirth
- Old Norseof Reafirth
Historical forms
North Ward of Reafirth