Victoria Dock
lake or loch · City of Edinburgh
Old EnglishAI-generated
This is a commemorative name, likely given in honour of Queen Victoria. 'Dock' refers to an enclosed area of water for ships. The name is of relatively recent origin.
Word origins
- Victoria
- LatinVictory (name of Queen Victoria)(from victoria "Victory")
- Dock
- Old EnglishEnclosed area for ships(from docce "Dock")