The Weir
lake or loch · North Yorkshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable3 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name 'The Weir' refers to a barrier constructed across a river or stream to control water flow or raise its level. The term 'weir' is of Old English origin.
Word origins
- Weir
- Old EnglishAttestedA dam or barrier in a river.(from wer "dam, weir")
Historical forms
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