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Voorne

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Etymology

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Derived from Old Dutch *fur-ina (watercourse, canal). Compare Voerendaal.

The name of the hamlet in Gelderland is first attested as ville dicte vorne in 1310.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Voorne n

  1. A hamlet in Maasdriel, Gelderland, Netherlands
  2. An island in South Holland, Netherlands

Derived terms

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References

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