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Schans
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Dutch
Etymology
(Gelderland) First attested as Schans Gelderoort in 1830-1855. Derived from nl schans sconce. Named after the former Schans Gelderoort fortress.
(Limburg) First attested as Schantz in 1803-1820. Derived from nl schans sconce, here referring to a fortified position built by local farmers. See also li Sjans.
(Altena) Derived from nl schans sconce.
(Deurne) First attested as De Schans in 1838-1857. Derived from nl schans sconce.
(Halderberge) Derived from nl schans sconce.
Pronunciation
nl /sxɑns/
nl Nl-schans.ogg
nl Schans
nl ɑns
nl schans
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Westervoort p/Gelderland c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Leudal p/Limburg c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Altena p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Deurne p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Halderberge p/North Brabant c/Netherlands
References