Windgate Edge
hill or mountain · Derbyshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name likely refers to a ridge or elevated area associated with wind. 'Wind' means wind, and 'geat' means gate or opening.
Word origins
- Windgate
- Old EnglishAttestedwindy opening(from wind "wind", geat "gate, opening")
- Edge
- Old EnglishAttestedridge or steep slope(from ecg "edge, sword")
Historical forms
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