Glane

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as De Glaaner beek in 1773-1794. Derived from a hydronym, which is in turn cognate to Old Norse glana (“clear”) and glanzen (“shine, sparkle”). Compare Geleen and Glanerbrug.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣlaː.nə/
• Hyphenation: Gla‧ne
• Rhymes: -aːnə

Proper noun

Glane n

1. A village in Losser, Overijssel, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Glane-Beekhoek
• Glanerveld
• Glanermaten

References

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