Hollandscheveld

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as Hollandsche Compagnie in 1811-1813. Compound of Hollands (“pertaining to or from Holland”) and veld (“field”). The settlement was founded by colonists from North-Holland.

See also Dutch Low Saxon Hollaandscheveld.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɦɔ.lɑnt.səˈvɛlt/
  • Hyphenation: Hol‧land‧sche‧veld
  • Rhymes: -ɛlt

Proper noun

Hollandscheveld n

  1. a village in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, Netherlands

Derived terms

  • Hollandschevelder
  • Hollandschevelds

References

  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
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