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