Towpath
suburban area · Surrey
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name 'Towpath' refers to a path alongside a river or canal used for towing boats. It is a descriptive term derived from Old English words.
Word origins
- Tow
- Old Englishto pull or drag(from tōwian "to tow")
- path
- Old Englisha way or road(from pæþ "path, track")