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Dutch
Etymology
Named after Saint Nicholas. According to a local etymology, the settlement was once owned by one Nicolaas van der Biest (1808-1873), whose subordinates were forced to address him as shon (“master”) Nicolaas. The toponym was then reinterpreted to the name of Saint Nicholas.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɪnt ˈni.koː.laːs/
- Hyphenation: Sint Ni‧co‧laas
Proper noun
Sint Nicolaas n
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