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Punds Water

lake or loch · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

This name likely derives from Old Norse, referring to a pond or small lake. 'Punds' may relate to pounds or enclosures, and 'water' is a common term for a lake or river.

Word origins

Punds
Old Norsepounds, enclosures, ponds(from pund "pound")
Water
Old Norselake, river(from vatn "water, lake")