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Slade Reservoirs

lake or loch · Devon

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to reservoirs located in a low-lying area or hollow. 'Slade' means a hollow, a valley, or a gentle slope.

Word origins

Slade
Old EnglishA hollow, valley, or gentle slope.(from slæd "hollow, valley")
Reservoirs
LatinA place where water is collected and stored.(from reservare "to reserve, keep back")