Schans

Dutch

Etymology

  • (Gelderland) First attested as Schans Gelderoort in 1830-1855. Derived from schans (“sconce”). Named after the former Schans Gelderoort fortress.
  • (Limburg) First attested as Schantz in 1803-1820. Derived from schans (“sconce”), here referring to a fortified position built by local farmers. See also Limburgish Sjans.
  • (Altena) Derived from schans (“sconce”).
  • (Deurne) First attested as De Schans in 1838-1857. Derived from schans (“sconce”).
  • (Halderberge) Derived from schans (“sconce”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sxɑns/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Schans
  • Rhymes: -ɑns
  • Homophone: schans

Proper noun

Schans n

  1. a hamlet in Westervoort, Gelderland, Netherlands
  2. a hamlet in Leudal, Limburg, Netherlands
  3. a hamlet in Altena, North Brabant, Netherlands
  4. a hamlet in Deurne, North Brabant, Netherlands
  5. a hamlet in Halderberge, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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