Schans
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Etymology
- (Gelderland) First attested as Schans Gelderoort in 1830-1855. Derived from schans (“sconce”). Named after the former Schans Gelderoort fortress.
- (Limburg) First attested as Schantz in 1803-1820. Derived from schans (“sconce”), here referring to a fortified position built by local farmers. See also Limburgish Sjans.
- (Altena) Derived from schans (“sconce”).
- (Deurne) First attested as De Schans in 1838-1857. Derived from schans (“sconce”).
- (Halderberge) Derived from schans (“sconce”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Schans n
- A hamlet in Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Altena, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Deurne, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
- A hamlet in Halderberge, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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