Kortland.
a hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Meaning & usage
a hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands
a neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands
Where this word comes from
* (Alblasserdam) First attested as cortelant in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and lant (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. Compare Langeland. * (Krimpen aan den IJssel) Compound of kort (“short”) and land (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. The toponym contrasts with Langeland.
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