The Lake of Menteith, an Anglicisation of the Scots Laich o Menteith meaning a "low-lying bit of land in Menteith", is applied to the loch there because of the similarity of the sounds of the …

Middle English (Scots) louch, from Scottish Gaelic loch; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake

It is a very small island, situated where the loch narrows, and is perhaps less than a quarter of a mile distant from either shore.

Nov 27, 2017 · A loch is a Scottish name for a large area of water that that can be narrowly or partially landlocked. The word Loch originates from an Insular Celtic group of languages that …

Dec 14, 2025 · The word ‘loch’ is believed to have been brought to Scotland by the Gaels. Gaels were a Celtic tribe who settled in Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. ‘Loch’ was used to …

Definition of loch noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define loch. loch synonyms, loch pronunciation, loch translation, English dictionary definition of loch. See Lake. n. Scots 1. A lake. 2. An arm of the sea similar to a fjord. American Heritage® …

Nov 24, 2025 · [Rembert] Dodoens specifically recommends the preparation of a lohoch or loch – a 'licking medicine', of middle consistency, between a soft electuary and a syrup – for relief of …

Aug 18, 2025 · In the Scottish Gaelic language, the word loch simply means “lake” or “sea inlet.” So when you hear someone talking about Loch Ness or Loch Lomond, they’re talking about …

Sometimes the term sea loch is used for saltwater lochs. Many other lochs are normal freshwater lakes, like Loch Lomond. The spelling "lough" is often found in place names. In Lowland Scots …