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Ward of Browland

hill or mountain · Shetland Islands · 100m

Old NorseAI-generated

This name likely refers to a hill or watchtower, with 'Ward' possibly deriving from Old Norse 'varðr' meaning 'watch' or 'guard'. 'Browland' might refer to a land feature with a prominent edge or brow.

Word origins

Ward
Old Norsewatch, guard(from varðr "watch, guard")
Browland
Old Norseland with a brow/edge(from brún "brow, edge", land "land")