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(U.S. state) Probably borrowed from SpanishCalifornia. Although a borrowing from English is also possible, the word first appears in Dutch before widespread settlement in California by speakers of English.
(Maasdriel) First attested as Californië in 1867. Originally the name of a farmhouse or a similar building. Named after the U.S. state.
(Horst aan de Maas) First attested as Californië in 1874. Originally the name of a farmhouse. Named after the U.S. state.
