Ridge
/rɪdʒ/noun
A long, narrow hilltop or mountain range.
Did you know?The term 'ridge' is linked to the Old English word for 'to rise', hinting at the mystical nature of elevated places that often held spiritual significance in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“to rule or to rise, associated with elevation.”
Old English
OE
hrycg
“the back or ridge, referring to the spine or elevated terrain.”
Middle English
ME
rigge
“a ridge or raised land, a prominent geographical feature.”
Modern English
English
ridge
“a long raised part of the earth's surface, often associated with hills or mountains.”