Ox Pool
lake or loch · Scottish Borders
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This name likely refers to a pool associated with oxen, possibly a watering place for them. The 'ox' element indicates the presence or use by these animals.
Word origins
- Ox
- Old EnglishAttestedox(from oxa "ox")
- Pool
- Old EnglishAttestedpool, pond(from pōl "pool, pond")