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Rerwick

hamlet · Shetland Islands

Old NorseAI-generated

Rerwick is likely a Norse name meaning 'the farm or settlement of Rǫri'. It is composed of a personal name and the Old Norse word 'vík' meaning bay or inlet.

Word origins

Rer
Old Norsepersonal name Rǫri(from Rǫri "personal name")
wick
Old Norsebay, inlet, farm(from vík "bay, inlet, farm")