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Spring Bottom

valley · Dorset

Old EnglishAI-generated

Spring Bottom refers to a valley where a spring or source of water is located. 'Bottom' is a common term for a valley, especially in southern England.

Word origins

Spring
Old Englishspring, source of water(from spring "spring")
Bottom
Old Englishvalley(from botm "bottom, valley")

Historical forms

Spring Bottom