Medlock

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A family name borne by people in English-speaking countries ; a river flowing through Manchester into the River Irwell
2. A surname of English origin, carried by various families ; a watercourse in the Greater Manchester area of northwest England
3. Used as a family name in Britain and elsewhere ; the name of a small river that runs through the city of Manchester

Etymology: Medlock is best known as the name of a river that runs through southern Manchester and joins the River Irwell near Castlefield. It is also a surname, found mainly in northern England, and the surname most likely takes its name from a place or watercourse of that name. The river's name is old, but its exact meaning and language of origin are not securely established, so any claim about what it once meant would be guesswork.