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Dutch
Etymology
- (Alblasserdam) First attested as cortelant in 1280-1287. Compound of Middle Dutch cort (“short”) and lant (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. Compare Langeland.
- (Krimpen aan den IJssel) Compound of kort (“short”) and land (“land”). The name derives from a section of empoldered land divided into short parcels. The toponym contrasts with Langeland.
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Proper noun
Kortland n
- A hamlet in Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- A neighbourhood of Krimpen aan den IJssel, South Holland, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “kortland”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN