Rake Bottom
valley · Dorset
Old EnglishAI-generated
Rake Bottom likely refers to a steep slope or path ('rake') leading down to a valley bottom. The term 'rake' is of Old English origin, suggesting a descriptive name for the terrain.
Word origins
- Rake
- Old Englishsteep slope, path(from raca "rake, steep slope")
- Bottom
- Old Englishvalley floor(from botm "bottom, base")