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Ugly Dale

valley · Norfolk

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name means 'ugly valley'. 'Ugly' is a straightforward English adjective, and 'Dale' is a common term for a valley, particularly in northern England.

Word origins

Ugly
Old EnglishUnpleasant to look at(from ugglīc "ugly, dreadful")
Dale
Old NorseValley(from dalr "valley")