Schans.
a hamlet in Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands
Meaning & usage
a hamlet in Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands
a hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands
a hamlet in Altena, North Brabant, Netherlands
a hamlet in Deurne, North Brabant, Netherlands
a hamlet in Halderberge, North Brabant, Netherlands
Where this word comes from
* (Gelderland) First attested as Schans Gelderoort in 1830-1855. Derived from schans (“sconce”). Named after the former Schans Gelderoort fortress. * (Limburg) First attested as Schantz in 1803-1820. Derived from schans (“sconce”), here referring to a fortified position built by local farmers. See also Limburgish Sjans. * (Altena) Derived from schans (“sconce”). * (Deurne) First attested as De Schans in 1838-1857. Derived from schans (“sconce”). * (Halderberge) Derived from schans (“sconce”).
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