Ait

Type

Island, River

Area of origin

S.E. England

Area of use

UK

Synonyms

Eyot

A small island in a river, originally one of several islands in the Thames of which some are big enough to have been built upon and inhabited.

Etymology

Old English “ӯgett” –  small island, from “ieg” – island

Example locations

  • Raven's Ait
    Kingston upon Thames

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