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Blokland
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Dutch
Etymology
(Utrecht) First attested as blokelant in 1261. Derived from nl dum blokland land without access to nearby roads, referring here to a section of uncultivated land located between several pieces of farmland.
(Zuid-Holland) Attested as Blocklant in 1628. Derived from nl dum blokland land without access to nearby roads.
Pronunciation
nl Blok land
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Montfoort p/Utrecht c/Netherlands
nl hamlet mun/Nieuwkoop p/South Holland c/Netherlands
References
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