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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as lyera in 1223. Derived from the hydronym Lier, derived in turn from a term cognate to Old Norse ljóss (“light, bright”).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
De Lier n
- A village and former municipality of Westland, South Holland, Netherlands
- Synonym: 't Bukkersgat (Carnival nickname)
Derived terms
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “de lier”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN