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Oost-Maarland
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Dutch
Etymology
Oost is first attested as oys in 1140. Maarland is first attested as marlant in 1330. Oost is likely derived from nl gem-pro *agwjô land next to a watercourse. Maarland is derived from a compound of nl dum maar lake, pool and nl land land. Formerly an independent village and hamlet.
See also li Oêsj-Moarend.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈoːst ˈmaːr.lɑnt/
nl Oost- Maar land
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Eijsden-Margraten p/Limburg c/Netherlands
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