Embarrass

A river or settlement in the United States:

Proper noun

  1. A river or settlement in the United States:

    1. A river in Minnesota, a tributary of the Saint Louis River.

    2. A river in Wisconsin, a tributary of the Wolf River.

    3. A township in Edgar County, Illinois.

    4. A township and unincorporated community therein, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.

    5. A village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, located on the above river.

Origin

Apparently from French embarrasser (“block, impede, obstruct”). The name was probably applied to the rivers first.