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/

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• 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