Stanely Reservoir
lake or loch · Renfrewshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name 'Stanely Reservoir' likely refers to a reservoir located in an area named 'Stanely'. 'Stanely' is derived from Old English 'stan' (stone) and 'leah' (woodland clearing), meaning 'stony clearing'.
Word origins
- Stanely
- Old EnglishAttestedstony clearing(from stan "stone", leah "woodland clearing")
- Reservoir
- Latina place where water is collected and stored(from reservare "to keep back, reserve")
Historical forms
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