Upper Cumbrae Reservoir
lake or loch · North Ayrshire
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Upper Cumbrae Reservoir is named after the island of Cumbrae. The origin of 'Cumbrae' is debated but may relate to a 'comb' or 'ridge'. 'Upper' indicates its position.
Word origins
- Upper
- Old Englishhigher in position(from uppra "upper")
- Cumbrae
- Brittonicpossibly 'comb' or 'ridge'(from cumbra "comb, ridge")
- Reservoir
- Latina place where water is collected and stored(from reservare "to reserve, keep back")
Historical forms
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