Rushy Cleugh
valley · East Lothian
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
Rushy Cleugh refers to a ravine or valley ('cleugh') that is characterized by rushes. 'Cleugh' means a steep-sided valley or ravine.
Word origins
- rushy
- Old Englishfull of rushes(from ryscig "rushy")
- cleugh
- Old EnglishAttestedravine, valley(from clōh "ravine, valley")