Frisian <span class="searchmatch">Nijlân</span>, a compound of nij (“new”) and lân (“land”). The toponym contrasts with Aldlân. IPA(key): /ˈnɛi̯.lɑn/ Hyphenation: Nij‧lân <span class="searchmatch">Nijlân</span> n a neighbourhood...
First attested as nova terra in 1230. Calque of West Frisian <span class="searchmatch">Nijlân</span>, derived from <span class="searchmatch">nijlân</span> (“newly cultivated land”). IPA(key): /ˈnɛi̯.lɑnt/ Hyphenation:...
a compound of âld (“old”) and lân (“land”). The toponym contrasts with <span class="searchmatch">Nijlân</span>. IPA(key): /ˈɑlt.lɑn/ Hyphenation: Ald‧lân Aldlân n a neighbourhood of Leeuwarden...
attested as Nieuwland in 1851-1855. Calque of West Frisian <span class="searchmatch">Nijlân</span>, derived in turn from <span class="searchmatch">nijlân</span> (“newly reclaimed land”). (Zeeland) First attested as noua...