Duchess Pool
lake or loch · North Ayrshire
Norman FrenchSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Duchess Pool likely refers to a pool associated with a Duchess, possibly a noblewoman of high rank. The name was probably given during or after the Norman period.
Word origins
- Duchess
- Norman Frenchfemale ruler of a duchy(from duchesse "duchess")
- Pool
- Unknownsmall body of water(from pōl "pool")