Westdown Pool
lake or loch · Devon
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name describes a pool situated to the west of a settlement or landmark. 'West' denotes direction, and 'pool' is a common Old English term for a small body of water.
Word origins
- West
- Old Englishwest(from west "west")
- Pool
- Old Englishpool, small lake(from pōl "pool, small lake")
Historical forms
westpol · westpool