Glane

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as De Glaaner beek in 1773-1794. Derived from a hydronym, which is in turn cognate to Old Norse glana (“clear”) and glanzen (“shine, sparkle”). Compare Geleen and Glanerbrug.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɣlaː.nə/
  • Hyphenation: Gla‧ne
  • Rhymes: -aːnə

Proper noun

Glane n

  1. A village in Losser, Overijssel, Netherlands.

Derived terms

References
  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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