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's-Gravensloot
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as supra fossam comitis in 1260-1279. Derived from a compound of nl dum grave count and dum sloot ditch. Named after a nearby watercourse and polder. The count in question was the Count of Holland.
Pronunciation
nl 's- Gra ven sloot
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Woerden p/Utrecht c/Netherlands
nl 's-Gravesloot<qq:historical>
References
s-gravensloot