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

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 words laich and …

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 describe the many lakes and …

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 originated in …

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 large bodies …

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 …

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.

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® Dictionary …

Head to Fyne Ales Farm Brewery, Loch Fyne Oysters, Loch Fyne Whiskies, or Inver Restaurant to sample some delectable fresh local produce. You find plenty of lush greenery, woodlands and trails …

Origin of loch 1350–1400; Middle English ( Scots ) louch, locht < Scots Gaelic loch, Old Irish loch lake, cognate with Latin lacus, Old English lagu; lake 1, lough