Gaanderen
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
First attested around 1200 as gernere. Usually interpreted as a compound of geer (“wedge-shaped”) and haar (“sandy ridge”). Compare Gerner.
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Gaanderen n
- A village in Doetinchem, Gelderland, Netherlands.
- Synonym: Bultendarp (Carnival nickname)
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References[edit]
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN