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Kortland
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Dutch
Etymology
(Alblasserdam) First attested as cortelant in 1280-1287. Compound of nl dum cort short and dum lant land. The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. Compare nl Langeland.
(Krimpen aan den IJssel) Compound of nl kort short and nl land land. The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. The toponym contrasts with nl Langeland.
Pronunciation
nl Kort land
Proper noun
n
nl hamlet mun/Alblasserdam p/South Holland c/Netherlands
nl neighbourhood city/Krimpen aan den IJssel p/South Holland c/Netherlands
References
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