Oudeschans

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as BELLINGWOLDER SCHANS in 1674. Compound of oud (“old”) and schans (“sconce”). Named after a former fortress.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɑu̯.dəˌsxɑns/
  • Hyphenation: Ou‧de‧schans

Proper noun

Oudeschans n

  1. A village in Westerwolde, Groningen, Netherlands.

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